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How are Fluminense coming into the match against Flamengo?

The ball is about to roll for the match between Flamengo and Fluminense this Sunday (12), in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. It is no surprise, then, that head coach Luis Zubeldía has defined the Tricolor side’s lineup to face the Rubro-Negro.

What is Fluminense’s lineup for the match against Flamengo?

Starters: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; Serna, Canobbio and John Kennedy.

Substitutes: Victor Eudes, Ignácio, Bernal, Ganso, Savarino, Arana, Castillo, Guga, Alisson, Millán, Wesley Natã and Otávio.

How are Fluminense coming into the derby?

Fluminense have four confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo. Matheus Reis is recovering from knee surgery, Nonato is being treated for a sprained right ankle, Bernal is in the transition process after an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and Germán Cano suffered a muscle injury.

What about Flamengo?

Like Fluminense, Flamengo are also set for this Sunday’s (12) derby. Therefore, Leonardo Jardim will send Mengão onto the field with the following names: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

What is the teams’ situation in the Brasileirão?

At the moment, Flamengo and Fluminense are in similar situations in the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro sit seventh in the table, with 17 points. Meanwhile, the team from Laranjeiras are in second place, with 20 points. It is worth noting, however, that Fla have one game in hand compared to their rivals.

When do Flamengo and Fluminense face each other?

The Rio derby between Flamengo and Fluminense takes place this Sunday (12), at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. It is worth highlighting that the match had been scheduled for Saturday (11), but was postponed after requests from the Rubro-Negro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão derby.

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