Filipe Luís unsure if three Flamengo stars will face Palmeiras

In partnership with

Coluna do Fla

·16 October 2025

Filipe Luís unsure if three Flamengo stars will face Palmeiras

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off on Sunday (19), for the Brasileirão

In the 3-0 victory over Botafogo, Flamengo was without Saúl, Allan, and De La Cruz. Already looking ahead to the match against Palmeiras, Filipe Luís expressed uncertainty about the trio's presence. The players' physical condition is a concern for the coaching staff.

— The three did not train during the FIFA break week, they are recovering from discomforts. Each has a problem. We hope to recover them as soon as possible. I honestly don't know if they will be ready for the game against Palmeiras. They are in the final phase -, stated the coach in a post-match interview.

Allan is dealing with pain in his left foot and remains doubtful for the classic. Saúl, with heel discomfort, is still not fit to play. Meanwhile, De La Cruz was rested against Botafogo due to a chronic knee issue.

OneFootball Videos

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN THE STANDINGS?

The victory over their Rio rival brought Flamengo to 58 points, keeping the team in second place. Palmeiras, on the other hand, has 61 points and leads after thrashing Bragantino 5-1. The race for the top remains tight in the final rounds of the Brasileirão.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS FACE OFF?

The head-to-head match will be this Sunday (19), at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The game could change the leadership and promises to be one of the most important matches of the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.