Flamengo have 4 absentees, 3 at risk for Atlético-MG clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is putting the final touches in place to face Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) in the 13th round of the Brasileirão. Looking for three more points, head coach Leonardo Jardim has four key absences, in addition to three players who are one booking away from suspension.

Lucas Paquetá remains under the care of the Medical Department as he recovers from muscle edema in his left thigh, while Erick Pulgar is being treated for a right shoulder injury. Finally, Jorge Carrascal is serving a suspension handed down by the STJD, while De La Cruz will be rested because of the synthetic pitch.

What about the players at risk of suspension?

In addition to the absences, Flamengo has three players at risk of suspension for this Sunday’s (26) match: Alex Sandro, Cebolinha and Jorginho. In other words, if they are booked against Atlético-MG, the players will have to serve a suspension in the next round of the Brasileirão, against Vasco.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup?

After resting some players against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil, Leonardo Jardim intends to field his ‘strongest possible lineup’ for the derby. Thus, Flamengo’s likely starting XI is as follows: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Bruno Henrique (Lino).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo currently sits in second place in the Brasileirão with 23 points. It is worth remembering, however, that Mengão has played one fewer match than Palmeiras, the league leader. On the other hand, Atlético-MG is in 13th place with 14 points.

Where can you watch Flamengo vs Atlético-MG?

The interstate derby between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place this Sunday (26) in the 13th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball starts rolling at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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