Will Filipe Luís rest Flamengo stars v Atlético-MG in Copa do Brasil? | OneFootball

Changes in Flamengo's lineup are expected for the game against Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo is preparing to face Atlético-MG this Thursday (31), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. According to an investigation by the Coluna do Fla reporting team, Filipe Luís is expected to intensify the management of player physical fatigue, adopting even greater care in the lineup. In other words, the coach intends to spare the most tired athletes.

In this sense, Filipe Luís is expected to increase the rigor in sparing worn-out players, seeking to keep the squad in good condition for the marathon of games. The coach had already been controlling the minutes on the field, but now intends to intensify the rotation.

In the last game, for example, Luiz Araújo started the match on the bench. Therefore, situations like this are likely to be repeated with other athletes in the Copa do Brasil, to keep the team competitive and avoid injuries in this decisive phase of the season.

HOW IS FLAMENGO'S PREPARATION GOING?

After the victory in the 17th round of the Brasileirão, last Sunday (27), Flamengo's players did not have a break. On Monday (28) and Tuesday (29), the squad held the first training sessions at the CT Ninho do Urubu, focused on the Copa do Brasil commitment. On Wednesday (30), Filipe Luís led the last activity before the duel with Atlético-MG, when he is expected to define the starters for the match.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG FACE EACH OTHER?

This Thursday (31), Flamengo hosts Atlético-MG at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match live to the entire country.

Additionally, the second match between the teams will take place next Wednesday (06), at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. If the aggregate score ends in a tie, the spot will be decided by penalties.

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