Leonardo Jardim ‘drops’ De La Cruz and Léo Ortiz for Flamengo v São Paulo | OneFootball

De La Cruz and Léo Ortiz were fit to play, but will miss this Sunday’s match (26)

Flamengo face São Paulo shortly, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (26). For the clash, De La Cruz and Léo Ortiz will be left out by Leonardo Jardim’s decision, according to Coluna do Fla’s reporting.

Léo Ortiz has not played since May 30. On that occasion, the defender suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh during the match against Coritiba at the Maracanã.

De La Cruz, meanwhile, was representing Uruguay at the World Cup. In the tournament, the midfielder played against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, and Spain. However, upon returning to Flamengo’s official matches, the player was rested against Chapecoense last Wednesday (22) because of the synthetic pitch.

There was an expectation that both the defender and the midfielder would be included in the squad for the match against São Paulo. But Leonardo Jardim chose to put other players on the list.

WHICH PLAYERS ARE MISSING FOR FLAMENGO?

In total, Flamengo have four absences. Plata is being treated for tendinitis in his right knee, while Paquetá and Luiz Araújo are following the medical department’s recovery schedule due to thigh and knee injuries, respectively. Lastly, Carrascal is serving a suspension imposed by the STJD.

WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

Goalkeepers: Andrew, Dyogo Alves and Rossi; Defenders: João Victor, Léo Pereira, Vitão and Danilo; Full-backs: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Johnny and Varela; Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Saúl; Forwards: Everton Cebolinha, Bruno Henrique, Lorran, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH?

Premiere will broadcast the match between Flamengo and São Paulo on its pay-per-view service. In addition, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of every play in real time on the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

In addition, the clash marks Rubro-Negro’s first match at the Maracanã after the World Cup. Therefore, the club’s board is expecting packed stands to celebrate the team’s reunion with the fans at the Sacred Temple.

Currently, the team managed by Leonardo Jardim sits in second place in the Brazilian Championship with 37 points, while Palmeiras lead the table with 44 points and one game in hand. Finally, São Paulo are in 12th place, with 25 points in the middle of the standings.

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