Under-20 side against Vasco? Flamengo boss reveals plans for Carioca derby

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·18 January 2026

Under-20 side against Vasco? Flamengo boss reveals plans for Carioca derby

On Alert in the Carioca, Flamengo Discusses Which Team to Field Against Vasco

The idea at Flamengo was to preserve the four-time champion squad of the Libertadores as much as possible in the Carioca. However, with the team’s poor performance in the first three matches of the State Championship, changes may be on the way. When asked if he will lead the team on Wednesday (21), against Vasco, coach Bruno Pivetti was candid.

— What I was told is that the planning would be game by game, so we focused our efforts on preparing for this match against Volta Redonda. Unfortunately, the game was affected by the early sending off. I have no further information; this is up to the board — said Bruno Pivetti.

— We are here to serve the club in the best way possible. Whatever they instruct, we will follow in order to help as much as we can during this preparation phase for the professional squad, considering the challenges for 2026 — the coach added.

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HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING IN THE CARIOCA?

With a draw against Portuguesa and defeats to Bangu and Volta Redonda, Flamengo has one point in the Carioca. Currently, the Rubro-Negro is second to last in Group B and could drop to the bottom if Maricá scores against Portuguesa this Sunday (18).

If they remain in this position, Flamengo will play in the relegation playoff. That’s why the club is on high alert. The next few days will be decisive in determining who will take the field in the next match of the Campeonato Carioca.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo faces Vasco this Wednesday (21), starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, there will be full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from the main stadium of Brazilian football.

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