Flamengo welcome 5 back for Vitória clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

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·9 February 2026

Flamengo welcome 5 back for Vitória clash in the Brasileirão

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Filipe Luís will have ‘full strength’ to seek first victory in the Brasileirão


Flamengo has completed preparations to face Vitória this Tuesday (10th), for the third round of the Brasileirão. In search of their first win in the championship, coach Filipe Luís will have the reinforcement of five players: Arrascaeta, Alex Sandro, Rossi, Léo Ortiz and De La Cruz.

After being rested in the match against Sampaio Corrêa last Saturday (07), the players have been named by coach Filipe Luís and are available for Flamengo. Thus, the expectation is that some, such as Arrascaeta, Alex Sandro and Rossi, will be starters against Vitória.


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Does Flamengo have any absences for the Brasileirão match?

Yes! Flamengo has four absences to face Vitória. Saúl is recovering after surgery on his left heel, while Jorginho continues treatment for a muscle injury in his left thigh. In addition, after being cleared by the Medical Department, Luiz Araújo is undergoing physical reconditioning.

Finally, Guillermo Varela experienced pain in his right ankle and, for that reason, is also out of the match against Vitória. It’s worth noting that Allan, who is in negotiations to reinforce Corinthians on loan, was not included in the squad by Filipe Luís for technical reasons.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is still seeking its first victory in the Brasileirão 2026. In the debut, the Rubro-Negro lost after a comeback to São Paulo, 2-1, while in the following round they drew with Internacional, 1-1. As a result, the Rubro-Negro is in 13th place in the national championship.

When do Flamengo and Vitória face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Vitória takes place this Tuesday (07), for the third round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Furthermore, the ball rolls at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão Stadium, in Salvador.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Vitória, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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