Léo Pereira out of Flamengo’s trip to Cruzeiro for Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

According to Coluna Do Fla, Léo Pereira has not travelled to Belo Horizonte for Flamengo’s match at Cruzeiro on Saturday 22. The defender is being managed for workload and is not injured.

Flamengo had initially listed him in the squad, but a late decision during Friday 21 training meant the club did not remove his name from the squad graphic on social media in time.

In his absence, Danilo and Léo Ortiz are expected to start at centre-back in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Coach Leonardo Jardim has also called up youngster João Victor.

Vitão remains in the medical department recovering from injury.

Kick-off at the Mineirão is 20:30 Brasília time, with exclusive live coverage on Prime Video via streaming.

A win in Minas Gerais could send Flamengo top, with leaders Palmeiras facing Vasco on Sunday 23 in São Paulo. Victory would leave Flamengo level on points and ahead on tie-breakers.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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