Samuel Lino hoping for first start as Flamengo face Ceará | OneFootball

Flamengo and Ceará play at Castelão for the 18th round of the Brasileirão

The recently signed Samuel Lino is looking forward to the starting lineup, this Sunday (3), in the match between Flamengo and Ceará. This is because, the striker's debut during the game against Atlético-MG impressed and the absences of Rubro-Negro give the athlete the opportunity.

Samuel Lino was called up by coach Filipe Luís 13 minutes into the second half against Atlético-MG. Thus, the new reinforcement had positive numbers, such as four shots, three successful dribbles, two chances created, and three crosses. The number 16 also won six out of nine duels and made two dispossessions for Mengão.

“When you enter a game already underway, yesterday it took me a bit to catch the rhythm. In the first five minutes. But then I managed to fit well into the game. If Filipe wants to use me as a starter for 40, 50, 60 minutes, I'm ready. I came to Flamengo prepared,” this quote from Samu was included in the press conference.

Who are the absentees?

Coach Filipe Luís has nine absentees for the game with Ceará. They are: Pulgar (foot surgery), Danilo (right thigh), Michael (left ankle), Everton Cebolinha (tendinitis), Luiz Araújo (load control), Nicolás de la Cruz (load control) and Matheus Cunha (patellar tendinitis in the left knee). In addition, Pedro and Wallace Yan are serving automatic suspension.

Is Ceará also missing players?

Coach Léo Condé does not have defender Luiz Otávio for the game against Flamengo. This is because, the defender has been off the field since October 2024, due to a serious knee injury. Thus, at this moment, the player is already in the physical reconditioning phase and seeks to recover to be available for Ceará.

How are Flamengo and Ceará in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo, at this moment, occupies the leadership of the Brazilian Championship, with 36 points won. Right behind, Cruzeiro appears in second place, with 34, but has one more game compared to Mengão. On the other hand, Ceará is in tenth place in the table, with 21.

What time is the Flamengo game?

The clash between Flamengo and Ceará takes place this Sunday (3), for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls for the match between Cariocas and Cearenses at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage of the match, through the website and social networks.

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