Flamengo reject Santos request before Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

Flamengo did not agree to change the date of the match against Santos because of the schedule it will have until the end of the 2026 season

Flamengo did not accept Santos’ proposal to bring forward the clash between the teams, valid for the 29th round of the Brasileirão. As a result, the match remains confirmed for October 8 at Vila Belmiro.

The main reason given by the Rio de Janeiro club is related to the FIFA international window. That is because the players representing their national teams will only return to Rio de Janeiro starting on October 6. This means Flamengo would not have enough time to count on some players if the change were accepted.

In addition to trying to change the date of the match, Santos also showed interest in playing on October 7 in the capital of São Paulo. However, the club from Baixada Santista received another “no,” since Palmeiras vs. Bahia will take place on that date at Nubank Parque in the Brasileirão.

Which absences does Flamengo already have confirmed?

For the match against Santos, Flamengo already has one certain absence: Arrascaeta. The No. 10 fractured his left wrist in the match between Uruguay and South Korea during the FIFA international window and is scheduled to undergo surgery this Thursday (01). In addition to the Uruguayan midfielder, Rubro-Negro will also be without Evertton Araújo, who is still recovering from a serious muscle injury.

How is Santos coming into the match against Flamengo?

Santos has been using the FIFA international window to recover players. In this way, the club is still trying to empty the medical department. Team idol Neymar is in physical transition and is expected to return for the clash with Flamengo. Besides the No. 10, Philippe Coutinho also has a chance to make his debut.

What is the situation of Flamengo and Santos in the Brasileirão?

Before the break for the FIFA international window, Flamengo took over the lead in the Brasileirão with 60 points, opening a three-point gap over Palmeiras. In this way, Mengão will be looking for a win to stay at the top of the table. Santos, meanwhile, is in eighth place with 38 points.

Where to watch Flamengo vs. Santos in the Brasileirão?

The match takes place on October 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro, for the 29th round of the Brasileirão. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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