Saúl may get new role in Flamengo v Sport Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

In what position can Saúl play in Flamengo vs Sport, this Saturday (15)?

Flamengo has several absences for the game against Sport, as the FIFA Date is still ongoing. For this reason, there is a possibility that Filipe Luís might position Saúl in a new role in the starting lineup of the beloved team.

Due to the absence of Arrascaeta and Carrascal, who were called up by Uruguay and Colombia, respectively, Saúl has a chance to play as an attacking midfielder. In other words, the player would be primarily responsible for setting up Flamengo's plays.

Has Saúl already played as an attacking midfielder for Flamengo?

It is worth remembering that Saúl has played in this role in his first games for Flamengo. However, the midfielder adapted more quickly playing slightly further back as a second defensive midfielder alongside Jorginho.

However, due to the absences, Saúl may get another chance as Flamengo's attacking midfielder. Filipe Luís, however, will only announce the red-and-black lineup this Saturday (15), just a few hours before the game against Sport.

What are Flamengo's absences?

Flamengo has several absences, either due to the FIFA Date or because they are in the Medical Department. They are: Allan, De La Cruz, Léo Ortiz, Jorginho, Pedro, Carrascal, Plata, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Arrascaeta, Varela, and Viña.

What time is the Flamengo vs Sport game?

The match between Flamengo and Sport is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Arena de Pernambuco, in a postponed game from the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Prime Video will stream the match.

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