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Flamengo suffer unexpected center-back absence for match against Vitória

Flamengo take the field later today at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (09), when they face Vitória. For the match at the Maracanã, the Rio club will have to deal with an unexpected absence: Vitão.

The center-back suffered a muscle injury in the back of his left thigh during one of the team's most recent training sessions. As a result, he has begun recovery and will not be available for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. In addition, he is now a doubt for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

There had even been expectations that Vitão would start against the team from Bahia. It is worth noting that the defender had been on a run of five straight matches among Leonardo Jardim’s starting eleven.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE OTHER ABSENCES?

Besides Vitão, Flamengo will also be without Luiz Araújo and De La Cruz. While the forward is recovering from a left knee injury, the midfielder is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

WHO COMES IN FOR VITÃO?

Returning from a right hamstring injury, Ortiz appears to be the likely replacement for Vitão. It is worth noting that the number 3 has not played since May 30. Danilo is also an option.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF FLAMENGO VS. VITÓRIA?

Fans can follow Flamengo vs. Vitória on SporTV, on cable TV, and also on Premiere via pay-per-view. In addition, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match, with real-time updates on the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

In this context, the clash carries extra weight for Flamengo, who are looking to get back to winning ways after two consecutive draws. In the most recent Brasileirão round, the Rio side drew 1-1 with Internacional, a result that halted their positive run.

Flamengo currently sit second in the Brazilian Championship with 39 points. Meanwhile, Palmeiras are top of the table with 47 and one game in hand. Vitória, for their part, are in 13th place with 26 points.

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