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Flamengo vs Atlético-MG game takes place at 21:30 (Brasília time) this Thursday (31)

The time has come, Nation! Flamengo and Atlético-MG face off in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Thursday (31), at the Maracanã, starting at 21:30 (Brasília time). With a modified team compared to the one that beat the miners on Sunday (27) in the Brasileirão, Filipe Luís has chosen the following players.

WHAT IS THE FLAMENGO LINEUP AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

Starters: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Viña; Allan, Evertton Araújo and Matheus Gonçalves; Luiz Araújo, Plata and Pedro.

Reserves: Matheus Cunha, Emerson Royal, João Victor, Cleiton, Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Saúl, Wallace Yan, Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique and Juninho.

The big news of the night are Emerson Royal, Saúl and Samuel Lino available. The newly arrived trio is not yet in ideal physical shape, but Filipe Luís decided to include the players for the 'decision'. The expectation, however, is that the reinforcements will have few minutes against Atlético-MG.

In addition, Flamengo has two more news. Recovered from injury, Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas are also at the Maracanã to help the team take the lead in the first match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The duo joins Viña on the list of left-backs available to Filipe Luís.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS ARE IN THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT?

The red-black team deals with four important absences for the confrontation. Danilo is treating a muscle injury in his thigh and is recovering. At the same time, Erick Pulgar remains out after undergoing surgery on his right foot. Michael still feels pain in his left ankle and is undergoing treatment. Finally, De la Cruz was spared due to physical load control.

WHAT TIME DOES THE FLAMENGO GAME TAKE PLACE TODAY?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Atlético-MG at 21:30 (Brasília time) this Thursday (31), at the Maracanã. SporTV broadcasts the game on a closed channel, while Premiere shows the match via pay-per-view. In addition, Coluna do Fla brings total coverage of the duel on the site, social media, and YouTube.

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