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Flamengo visit Red Bull Bragantino in Bragança Paulista

Flamengo is making the final adjustments to face Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (02), in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Coach Leonardo Jardim, in fact, is expected to field the strongest lineup available, aiming to add another three points in the league.

What is Flamengo’s probable lineup?

Rossi; Royal, Ortiz, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Paquetá; Carrascal, Lino and Pedro.

Does Flamengo have any absences?

Flamengo will be without four players against Bragantino. Alex Sandro is recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh, while Bruno Henrique is finishing treatment for pubalgia. Finally, Saúl is still recovering from surgery on his left heel, while Evertton Araújo is serving an automatic suspension.

What is the situation with Flamengo’s international call-ups?

It is worth noting that Flamengo had seven players called up during the FIFA international break: Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Carrascal, Plata, Danilo and Léo Pereira. With the exception of the Colombian, the players reported directly to São Paulo. As a result, the Medical Department will reassess them before the match against Bragantino.

How are Mengão doing in the 2026 Brasileirão?

At the moment, Fla sit fourth in the Brasileirão with 14 points. It is worth noting, however, that the Rubro-Negro have played one fewer match than the top three teams. On the other hand, Bragantino have not won in six matches, sitting in 15th place with eight points.

When do Flamengo and Bragantino face off?

The match between Flamengo and Bragantino takes place this Thursday (02). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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