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Léo Ortiz is out of the Flamengo vs Juventude game

Flamengo continues its preparation to face Juventude next Sunday (14th), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. A key player for Filipe Luís, Léo Ortiz will get a 'rest' after an intense streak among the starting 11 of Mengão. This is because the last game the defender started on the bench was in the victory over Chelsea (ENG) in the World Cup.

Since the 3-1 victory over Chelsea on July 20th, Flamengo has played 16 times. Thus, Léo Ortiz was a starter in all matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist during this period. However, the defender will not play against Juventude next Sunday (14th), as he will have to serve an automatic suspension.

Why can't Léo Ortiz play against Juventude?

Léo Ortiz received a yellow card in the 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31st, during the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, since he had accumulated two penalties in the championship, the defender received a third warning and now has to serve an automatic suspension in the next tournament game against Juventude.

Does Flamengo have other absences?

Flamengo also knows it cannot count on Erick Pulgar to face Juventude. The Chilean is still recovering from a right foot fracture and is expected to return at the end of September. However, Alex Sandro is a doubt for Filipe Luís. The left-back suffered a left calf injury but is in an advanced recovery process.

When is Flamengo's next game?

Without Léo Ortiz, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship only on September 14th (Sunday). On this occasion, Filipe Luís's team faces Juventude at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the tournament. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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