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Match between Flamengo and Ceará is valid for the 18th round of the Brasileirão

The journey of Flamengo in pursuit of the Brazilian Championship title continues this Sunday (03). This is because the Rubro-Negro takes the field against Ceará starting at 6:30 PM, at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, coach Filipe Luís released the list of players for the match this Saturday (02).

WHO ARE THE FLAMENGO SQUAD MEMBERS?

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Léo Nannetti and Rossi; Defenders: Cleiton, João Victor, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira; Full-backs: Varela, Matías Viña, Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas and Emerson Royal. Midfielders: Allan, Arrascaeta, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Victor Hugo, Matheus Gonçalves and Saúl. Forwards: Bruno Henrique, Gonzalo Plata, Juninho, Samuel Lino.

WHO ARE THE FLAMENGO ABSENTEES?

Coach Filipe Luís still cannot count on three players. This is because Michael and Danilo are still in the medical department, while Nico De La Cruz is still working on regaining full fitness to return to the field for Flamengo.

Flamengo, however, has important returns on the squad list. This is because the Most Beloved will be able to count on Arrascaeta and Jorginho against Ceará, players who were absent against Atlético-MG, in the Copa do Brasil. Additionally, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal and Saúl are also on the list.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo currently occupies the first position in the Brazilian Championship table, with 36 points. Right behind Mengão is Cruzeiro with 34, but with one more game compared to Filipe Luís's team.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo now focuses its attention on the match against Ceará, on Sunday (03), for the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, with broadcast on Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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