De La Cruz starts as Flamengo announce line-up vs Grêmio in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo competes in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão against Grêmio

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) when they face Grêmio, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, for the duel that starts at 4pm (Brasília time), coach Filipe Luís has set the starting team with De La Cruz in place of Jorginho.

What is Flamengo's lineup?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Who are Flamengo's absentees?

To face Grêmio, Flamengo has three confirmed absentees. This is because, Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery. In addition to the midfielder, full-back Alex Sandro is treating a calf injury. Finally, Jorginho is also in the Medical Department due to pain in the posterior muscle of the left thigh.

Who broadcasts the game?

It's important to remember that Rede Globo, on open TV, broadcasts the Flamengo x Grêmio match for all of Brazil, except São Paulo. In addition, Premiere, through pay-per-view, also broadcasts the 22nd round clash of the Brasileirão. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla TV follows all the post-match details, such as, for example, coach Filipe Luís's press conference, on YouTube.

Is Flamengo the leader of the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo under Filipe Luís is on a roll in the Brasileirão. Not surprisingly, the Rubro-Negro is in first place in the standings, with 46 points earned so far. Moreover, Fla has the best attack and defense of the competition, with 44 goals scored and only nine conceded.

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