Saúl set to miss Flamengo’s clash with Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Saúl still has lingering ankle pain

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off on Sunday (19), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. Amid preparation for the head-to-head title clash, the red-and-black club is monitoring the situation of Saúl, who did not train with the group this Friday (17).

The Spanish midfielder is still feeling ankle pain and has little chance of being available against Palmeiras, according to journalist Venê Casagrande. Filipe Luís is expected to decide the starters this Saturday (18), during the final training session, when he will also find out whether he can count on the Spaniard.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR THE ROLE?

Saúl last played on October 2, against Cruzeiro, when he was on the field for the full 90 minutes. Since then, he has missed the matches against Bahia and Botafogo, both in the Brasileirão. The medical department continues to evaluate the player.

Meanwhile, Filipe Luís is working with four alternatives for the role. De La Cruz, Allan, Jorginho, and Evertton Araújo appear as viable options to face Palmeiras. The decision will be made after Saturday’s (18) session.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

Coluna do Fla TV shows all the details of the match on YouTube, in addition to real-time coverage on the website and social media. Rede Globo (free-to-air), GETV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will also broadcast the game. A full house is expected at the Maracanã.

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