Flamengo face Vitória with six absentees and four one booking from suspension | OneFootball

Flamengo host Vitória at the Maracanã on Sunday 9 in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, with six absentees and four players a booking away from suspension.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the absentees include Luiz Araújo, who is transitioning back after a left knee injury. Cebolinha has flu symptoms and Alex Sandro has pain in his right calf. De La Cruz is suspended for bookings and João Victor is with Brazil Under-20.

Leonardo Jardim regains key options, with Lucas Paquetá available after a thigh problem and Plata cleared following tendinitis. The four at risk are Bruno Henrique, Paquetá, Samuel Lino and Pulgar, and a caution would rule them out against Mirassol on Sunday 16.

Vitória have Cacá and Luan Cândido suspended, and Rúben Ismael is in transition after a left knee cruciate injury. Camutanga, Edu, Dudu, Nathan Mendes and Anderson Pato are also sidelined. Renê and coach Jair Ventura are one booking from a ban for Botafogo on Sunday 16.

The match is live on SporTV and on Premiere via pay-per-view. Flamengo are seeking a lift after back-to-back draws, the latest a 1-1 against Internacional. They sit second on 39 points, Palmeiras lead with 47 and a game more, and Vitória are 13th on 26.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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