Flamengo visit Mirassol with Vitão out and four doubts | OneFootball

Flamengo head to Mirassol on Sunday for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, with Leonardo Jardim missing Vitão and weighing up the fitness of four others.

According to Coluna Do Fla, centre-back Vitão is sidelined by a left thigh muscle injury sustained in training in early August. The doubtful quartet are Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique, Alex Sandro and Everton Cebolinha.

Luiz Araújo has recovered from a left knee medial collateral ligament problem suffered on 19 July in a friendly against Olimpia, and has moved out of the medical department into on‑pitch work, though he is still regaining full conditioning.

Bruno Henrique took a heavy challenge against Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12 and has since reported significant pain. He was due to be re‑assessed on Friday 14 after the squad’s 10:00 Brasília training, with medics observing a 48‑hour window. Initial checks indicate ankle trauma and his chances of missing the game are high.

Alex Sandro, dealing with right calf tendinitis, has already missed the last two matches against Cruzeiro and Vitória and remains a doubt. Everton Cebolinha is awaiting medical clearance after a flu‑like illness.

Mirassol v Flamengo kicks off at 18:30 Brasília time on Sunday 16 at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia, known as Maião, in São Paulo state. Flamengo are second on 41 points, six behind leaders Palmeiras on 48.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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