Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim picks side for Corinthians clash | OneFootball

Flamengo hold only training session for the game against Corinthians

Flamengo are going through an intense marathon of matches. After beating Independiente del Valle (ECU) in Quito on Thursday (10), the Rubro-Negro squad had Friday (11) off. Therefore, this Saturday’s (12) training session will be the only one ahead of the clash with Corinthians, which takes place on Sunday (13) at 5:30 pm (Brasília time). During the session, Leonardo Jardim will define the starting 11.

PROBABLE FLAMENGO LINEUP

Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas (Emerson Royal); Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá and Jorge Carrascal; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino (Luiz Araújo) and Pedro.

Leonardo Jardim will assess the squad in the session scheduled for 11 am (Brasília time) this Saturday (12) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. In the press conference after the match against Del Valle, the coach confirmed he will make changes to the team.

Léo Pereira, who left the field in Quito with muscle pain, is unlikely to start the match. In addition, Jorginho and Arrascaeta, the experienced midfielders, are also expected to be rested. On the other hand, Pedro, who came on in the final minutes in the Libertadores, is practically certain to be in the lineup.

Attention is focused on Ayrton Lucas’ situation. A starter in the last nine matches, “Beijinho” recently complained of fatigue. However, with Alex Sandro injured, the number 6 is expected to keep going “through the pain.” One alternative would be to play Varela on the left and keep Emerson Royal on the right. Youngster Johnny is also an outside option.

CORINTHIANS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO REST PLAYERS

Like Flamengo, Corinthians will also play in the Copa Libertadores in midweek. The São Paulo side will face Estudiantes (ARG) on Wednesday (16) in São Paulo. According to coach Fernando Diniz, that match is the most important of the club’s recent history.

That being the case, Corinthians are also expected to rotate players, since their situation is not as comfortable as Flamengo’s, as they drew the first leg of the quarterfinals 1-1. Thus, a probable lineup includes: Hugo Souza, Milans, João Pedro, Iago Machado and Angileri; Charles, Raniele, Matheus Pereira and Dieguinho; Gui Negão and Lingard.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Even with the need to rest players, Flamengo will field a very strong team to beat Corinthians. At the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro have the obligation to put in a good performance, and the squad has the potential for that. The Most Beloved must stay focused, as remaining at the top is at stake — said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS CORINTHIANS

The two clubs with the biggest fan bases in Brazil face off from 5:30 pm (Brasília time) in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. It will be broadcast by Globo on free-to-air TV across Brazil, as well as by GETV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view). However, the best coverage of the match is from Coluna do Fla, which will bring all the behind-the-scenes details of the clash.

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