Filipe Luís names full Flamengo squad for Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off this Thursday (02) at Maracanã

Fighting to maintain their lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo will take on Cruzeiro starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (02). With the duel at Maracanã in mind, coach Filipe Luís has already defined the squad list.

WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha and Rossi; Full-backs: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal and Varela; Center-backs: Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira; Midfielders: Allan, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Saúl; Forwards: Bruno Henrique, Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

For the match, Filipe Luís has only one confirmed absence. Midfielder Erick Pulgar is still undergoing physical reconditioning after recovering from an injury to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The expectation is that the number 5 will only return to the pitch after the next FIFA international break.

WHAT TIME DOES THE GAME START?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Cruzeiro at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (02), at Maracanã. Premiere and SporTV will broadcast the match via pay-per-view and cable channel, respectively.

In addition, for those who want exclusive coverage of Mengão, Coluna do Fla offers real-time minute-by-minute coverage on the website, as well as updates on social media and on YouTube.

HOW ARE FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO ARRIVING FOR THE GAME?

At the moment, Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 54 points. So far, the Rubro-Negro has 16 wins, six draws, and two losses in the competition. In other words, a positive result against Cruzeiro would allow Mengão to further isolate itself at the top of the table.

On the other hand, Cruzeiro is ‘hot on their heels’. With 50 points, the team from Minas Gerais is in second place in the tournament, with just 15 wins, five draws, and five losses.

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