Flamengo XI: Filipe Luís drops Jorginho, Pedro starts v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

In addition to changes in the attack, Allan and Evertton Araújo are expected to start together in midfield against Atlético-MG

Flamengo is ready to face Atlético-MG in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. For the match this Thursday (31st), coach Filipe Luís has outlined the team with Allan and Evertton Araújo in midfield, in addition to Pedro in the attack.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Cleiton), Viña; Allan, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (Matheus Gonçalves), Bruno Henrique (Cebolinha or Wallace Yan) and Pedro.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

Flamengo still has some absences. That's because Alex Sandro, who left the match against São Paulo injured, and Michael, who is dealing with ankle pain, will not play against Atlético-MG.

In addition to them, Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a right foot fracture suffered at the Club World Cup, which required surgery. Finally, Flamengo will continue without De La Cruz. The Uruguayan is still not 100% fit.

WHAT TIME IS THE FLAMENGO VS ATLÉTICO-MG MATCH?

The match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (31st), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, Rubro-Negro fans can watch the match on Premiere, via pay-per-view, and SporTV, on cable, will also broadcast the game.

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