Flamengo v Vitória at Maracanã, line-ups confirmed for Sunday | OneFootball

Flamengo host Vitória at the Maracanã on Sunday 9 in the Brasileirão. The round 22 match kicks off at 19:30 Brasília time.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Flamengo start with Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Vitória name Lucas Arcanjo, Caíque Gonçalves, Brítez, Fabiano Souza, Erick, Wallace, Martínez, Zé Vitor, Ramon, Matheuzinho and Renê. The report adds that, backed by home fans after two draws and 10 days’ preparation, Flamengo need to produce a satisfactory display and show they remain alive in the title race.

Lucas Paquetá returns as a major option for Leonardo Jardim, having been out since 29 June, 41 days. Gonzalo Plata is also available after recovering from tendinitis.

Flamengo are without Luiz Araújo, knee injury, Vitão, thigh injury, De La Cruz, suspended, Everton Cebolinha, viral illness, Alex Sandro, right calf pain, and João Victor, called by Brazil Under-20s.

Vitória sit 13th and come in after a 4-0 win over Athletico-PR on Thursday 6 in the Copa do Brasil. Jair Ventura cannot use Cacá and Luan Cândido through suspension. The medical list features Anderson, Rafael Carvalheira, Max Alves, Robert, João Paulo, Victor Caetano, Garcez and Vinícius.

SporTV and Premiere will broadcast the game.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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