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Flamengo has a long list of absences for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo is chasing three more points in the Brasileirão this Sunday (09) when they face Vitória at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Before the match, the club released the list of called-up players.

WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

Goalkeepers: Andrew, Dyogo Alves and Rossi; Center backs: Danilo, Johnny, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira; Full backs: Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal and Guillermo Varela; Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá and Saúl; Forwards: Bruno Henrique, Lorran, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

For the home match, head coach Leonardo Jardim is dealing with six absences. They are: Luiz Araújo, Vitão, De La Cruz, Everton Cebolinha, Alex Sandro and João Victor.

Luiz Araújo is recovering from a left knee injury. In addition, Vitão suffered an injury to the back of his left thigh, and De La Cruz is suspended. Finally, Cebolinha has flu-like symptoms, Alex Sandro felt pain in his right calf, and João Victor was called up by the Brazil U-20 national team.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE REINFORCEMENTS?

In total, Leonardo Jardim has received two boosts for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. First, Lucas Paquetá returns to the squad list.

The midfielder has not played since the World Cup round of 32 on June 29, when he injured his thigh. Gonzalo Plata, meanwhile, has recovered from tendinitis and is another boost.

WHAT IS THE PROBABLE FLAMENGO LINEUP AGAINST VITÓRIA?

Rossi, Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Paquetá), Samuel Lino and Pedro.

WHAT TIME IS FLAMENGO vs VITÓRIA?

Flamengo faces Vitória at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (09), at the Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. At the moment, the Rubro-Negro sits in second place in the table with 39 points. In other words, if they take all three points at home, Flamengo will remain hot on the heels of leaders Palmeiras, who have 47.

Whenever Mengão is on the pitch, Coluna do Fla keeps Flamengo fans informed about every detail of the match through the website and social media. In addition, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.