Saúl Ñíguez pushes for Flamengo start v Bragantino, see line-up | OneFootball

First of all, coach Leonardo Jardim will have to change Flamengo’s lineup to face Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday, the 20th, at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã Stadium, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship Série A.

The coach has lost key players to suspension and will also still be without Samuel Lino and Lucas Paquetá. Among the alternatives being considered is the inclusion of Saúl Ñíguez in midfield. The Spaniard is a candidate to replace Erick Pulgar.

The Chilean is suspended after picking up his third yellow card. The possible change opens the door for Saúl to get another opportunity among the starters. The decision is part of Jardim’s final adjustments ahead of the 28th-round clash in the Brazilian Championship.

Bruno Henrique could change positions

In attack, Samuel Lino’s absence also forces the coach to look for a solution. One possibility is moving Bruno Henrique to the left side, while keeping Gonzalo Plata and Pedro as other options in the attacking sector.

Lucas Paquetá completes the list of suspended players for the match. Flamengo, therefore, will have to deal with changes in different areas against Red Bull Bragantino. The only player currently sidelined with a medical issue is Evertton Araújo.

What is Flamengo’s lineup for the game against Red Bull Bragantino?

Coach Leonardo Jardim is expected to field Flamengo against Massa Bruta with: Agustín Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho and Giorgian de Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique, Gonzalo Plata and Pedro.

Leaders before the FIFA international break

Top of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo hold a one-point lead over Palmeiras. After the match against Red Bull Bragantino, the team will have a 17-day break due to the FIFA international window and will return to action on October 8, away against Santos.

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