Cruzeiro v Flamengo preview, kick-off time and probable line-ups | OneFootball

Cruzeiro face Flamengo in the 24th round of the Brasileiro at the Mineirão on Saturday at 20:30 Brasília time, a quick reunion after their Libertadores last 16 tie.

According to Globo.com, Cruzeiro want a response to their Libertadores exit, having won three straight to reach fifth on 36 points, two behind Fluminense and pushing for a G-4 place.

Flamengo have reached the Libertadores quarter-finals after a strong home display against Cruzeiro and are three points off Palmeiras in the league, with a game in hand.

Artur Jorge is expected to rotate before Tuesday’s Copa do Brasil tie with Atlético-MG. Jonathan Jesus is suspended, Fabrício likely the only defender kept, while Gerson and Matheus Pereira could start. Probable XI: Otávio, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Villalba, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo or João Costa, Kaique Kenji, Lucho Rodríguez.

Leonardo Jardim should maintain rotation, with Léo Pereira the main absentee after a heavy run. Flamengo may keep most of the side that routed Mirassol, with chances for Paquetá, Carrascal and Varela. Probable XI: Rossi, Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas, Evertton Araújo or Pulgar, Paquetá, Carrascal or Arrascaeta, Luiz Araújo or Lino, Plata, Pedro or Bruno Henrique.

Officials: Referee Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, assistants Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira, fourth official Paulo Roberto Alves Junior, VAR Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior.

Source: Globo.com

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