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Flamengo faces Internacional this Sunday (17) for the Brasileirão

Throughout the year, Flamengo's football department has made it clear that the Brasileirão is the top priority. However, on Wednesday (20), they have the round of 16 of the Libertadores. So, which team will face Internacional this Sunday (17) in the national competition? Coach Filipe Luís is keeping it a mystery, but Coluna do Fla brings a possible lineup.

WHAT IS THE PROBABLE LINEUP OF FLAMENGO?

Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz (Danilo or Cleiton), Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); Jorginho, Allan and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.

Some names are 'favorites' to face Internacional this Sunday (17). In goal, Rossi 'plays all' and shouldn't be preserved. Already on the right side, Varela is a sure name, after Emerson Royal suffered a sprain in the tibiofibular ligament in his ankle, on Wednesday (13), against the same Inter, in the Libertadores.

In midfield, Arrascaeta should also start the Brasileirão game, since he served his suspension on Wednesday (13), in the Libertadores. Finally, Pedro, a reserve at Maracanã, is also a favorite to return to the team. Thus, this should be the skeleton of Flamengo for this Sunday (17).

WHAT ARE THE DOUBTS OF FLAMENGO?

On the other hand, the doubts are greater than the certainties. This is because Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira come in a heavy sequence of games. Thus, it will not be a surprise if Filipe Luís opts for Danilo or Cleiton in place of one of the 'Léos'. On the left side, the starter Alex Sandro, even without injury, has special care for load control and should stay on the bench, giving space to Ayrton Lucas or Viña.

Jorginho, who rested against Mirassol, in the previous round of the Brasileirão, should continue in the team, alongside Allan. Already in the attack, Everton Cebolinha may receive a new opportunity, after Samuel Lino showed signs of fatigue against Internacional, on Wednesday (13).

WHO IS MISSING FROM FLAMENGO AGAINST INTERNACIONAL?

Besides Emerson Royal who, despite being related, should not be available for this Sunday (17), Flamengo will not be able to count on Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from foot surgery and has a return scheduled for October. On the other hand, De La Cruz and Michael return to be options for Filipe Luís.

WHERE TO WATCH THE FLAMENGO GAME TODAY?

With doubts for the fans and certainties in Filipe Luís' head, Flamengo faces Internacional from 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (17), at the Beira-Rio Stadium. For Mengão, it's worth staying in the lead of the Brasileirão. The match of the first round of the second round will be broadcast on the pay-per-view channel Premiere.

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