Flamengo vs Vitória probable line-ups and team news as Paquetá decision looms | OneFootball

Flamengo host Vitória at the Maracanã at 19:30 Brasília time on Sunday, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão after more than 10 days without a game.

According to Coluna Do Fla, coaches Leonardo Jardim and Jair Ventura are keeping their selections under wraps. The report also carries the view that Lucas Paquetá, short of rhythm, should start to build minutes before Wednesday’s Libertadores tie with Cruzeiro.

Flamengo’s medical room is almost empty, with only Luiz Araújo still recovering, so Jardim has options across the pitch. Paquetá has been out since the World Cup and is expected to begin on the bench, though it would not be a surprise if he starts. There is uncertainty in defence too, with Léo Ortiz back from injury and a candidate to return to the XI.

Vitória have issues at the back. Cacá and Luan Cândido are suspended after red cards against Palmeiras in their last match, so Brítez and Edenilson are favoured to partner up. After a 4-0 win over Athletico-PR on Thursday in the Copa do Brasil, fatigue could prompt further changes from Ventura.

QUAIS AS PROVÁVEIS ESCALAÇÕES DE FLAMENGO E VITÓRIA?

Flamengo, Rossi, Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Plata (Paquetá), Samuel Lino, Pedro.

Vitória, Lucas Arcanjo, Caíque Gonçalves, Brítez, Edenilson (Fabiano Souza), Erick, Baralhas, Martínez, Zé Vitor, Ramon, Matheuzinho, Renê.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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