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Flamengo faces Vasco with ‘full strength’ this Wednesday (21)

The main squad of Flamengo makes its debut in the 2026 season in a match against Vasco this Wednesday (21). For the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, Filipe Luís has outlined the red-and-black lineup.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup?

Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta (Luiz Araújo); Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Who are Flamengo’s absences?

In summary, to face Vasco this Wednesday (21), Flamengo has four confirmed absences from the main squad. They are: Saúl, De La Cruz, Danilo and Andrew.

While Saúl is recovering from ankle surgery, De La Cruz and Danilo are undergoing special work due to injury treatment. Finally, Flamengo did not have time to register goalkeeper Andrew for this Wednesday’s (21) match.

It is worth noting that Vitão is in a different situation from Andrew. In short, the defender could make his debut for Flamengo, since he has already been regularized and registered in the Carioca. However, the defender is not expected to play yet and will only be presented by Fla alongside the goalkeeper.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Carioca?

Currently, the alert is on for Flamengo in the Carioca. That’s because, in three games played so far, the red-and-black U-20 squad hasn’t won any and has only collected one point from a 1-1 draw with Portuguesa.

Thus, Flamengo is at the bottom of Group B of the Campeonato Carioca 2026, with just one point. Not by chance, president Bap changed the red-and-black’s schedule aiming for a recovery in the tournament so that Fla does not have to play the ‘quadrangular’ to avoid relegation.

Who is broadcasting the derby?

Finally, the match between Flamengo and Vasco will be broadcast live by Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV (subscription channel), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GETV (YouTube) will also show the professional team’s season debut.

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