Flamengo welcome five back for Vitória trip | OneFootball

Flamengo have completed preparations to face Vitória in the third round of the Brasileirão, as they chase their first win of 2026. Five players return to the squad, Arrascaeta, Alex Sandro, Rossi, Léo Ortiz and De La Cruz.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the quintet were rested for the Sampaio Corrêa match on Saturday and have been named in Filipe Luís’s squad, with Arrascaeta, Alex Sandro and Rossi among those who could start.

Flamengo have four absentees for the game. Saúl is recovering after surgery on his left heel, Jorginho continues treatment for a left thigh muscle injury, and Luiz Araújo is undergoing physical reconditioning after medical clearance.

Guillermo Varela has pain in his right ankle and is also out. Allan, who is in talks over a loan to Corinthians, was not selected by Filipe Luís for technical reasons.

The Rio side opened the league with a 2-1 defeat at São Paulo, then drew 1-1 with Internacional, leaving them 13th.

Kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time at Estádio Barradão in Salvador on Tuesday.

Source: Coluna Do Fla