Flamengo have 6 absentees and 4 at risk v Vitória in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Match valid for the 22nd round takes place this Sunday (09), at the Maracanã

Flamengo is counting down to another Brasileirão match. This Sunday (09), Rio’s Rubro-Negro side hosts Vitória at the Maracanã in the 22nd round of the national competition. For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim is dealing with six absences and also needs to keep an eye on seven players who are one booking away from suspension.

Luiz Araújo is in the transition phase after a left knee injury. At the moment, the forward is training separately from the group on the pitch and alternating that with physiotherapy. Cebolinha, meanwhile, is down with the flu, and Alex Sandro felt pain in his right calf.

De La Cruz is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Finally, João Victor, who is with the Brazil U-20 national team, completes the list of absentees.

WHAT ABOUT THE PLAYERS AT RISK OF SUSPENSION?

In this Sunday’s match (09), Flamengo needs to be on alert, as it has four players one booking away from suspension. They are: Bruno Henrique, Paquetá, Samuel Lino, and Pulgar. Therefore, if any of them is booked in this match, they will miss the Rubro-Negro side’s game against Mirassol next Sunday (16).

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE REINFORCEMENTS?

Although some absences remain, coach Leonardo Jardim will have important players back for the team. Above all, the big news is the return of Lucas Paquetá, who is available again after recovering from a thigh injury. In addition, Plata is also back at the coach’s disposal after being treated for tendinitis.

DOES VITÓRIA HAVE ABSENCES AND PLAYERS AT RISK OF SUSPENSION?

Center-backs Cacá and Luan Cândido are suspended. Meanwhile, Rúben Ismael is in the transition phase after recovering from an ACL injury in his left knee.

In addition, Camutanga, Edu, Dudu, Nathan Mendes, and Anderson Pato are also under the care of the medical department. As a result, Vitória is dealing with a long list of absences.

On the list of players at risk of suspension are forward Renê and coach Jair Ventura. In other words, if either of them receives a yellow card, they will be unavailable for the Bahia side against Botafogo on Sunday (16).

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND VITÓRIA?

The match between Flamengo and Vitória will be broadcast on SporTV, on pay TV, as well as on Premiere via pay-per-view. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla will cover every detail involving the club on its website, social media, and YouTube channel.

It is important to mention that this match against Vitória is extremely important for Flamengo to bounce back after two straight draws. In their last Brasileirão match, the Rio side drew 1-1 with Internacional.

At the moment, Rio’s Rubro-Negro team sits second in the Brazilian Championship with 39 points, while Palmeiras leads with 47 points and one game in hand. Finally, Vitória is in 13th place, with just 26 points won.

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