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In praising Flamengo's squad, Cuca made a blunder at Maracanã

Flamengo has one of the best squads in South America. This Thursday (31), the power of the Most Beloved was recognized by coach Cuca, opponent of Mengão in the round of 16 of the Brazil Cup. Before the ball rolled, the coach made a blunder by praising the Most Beloved's squad. Highlighting the options of Filipe Luís, the rival mentioned two athletes who are not related: Arrascaeta and Everton Cebolinha.

Of the six players mentioned by Cuca, three will be Flamengo's starters: Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araújo and Pedro. In addition, Bruno Henrique starts on the bench. Finally, Arrascaeta and Everton Cebolinha were preserved by decision of the technical commission. The number 10 has no injury, while the winger had a mild case of tendinitis.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP FOR THE GAME AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

With a mixed team, Flamengo is lined up as follows: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Viña; Allan, Evertton Araújo and Matheus Gonçalves; Luiz Araújo, Plata and Pedro. Another novelty are the reinforcements on the bench: Emerson Royal, Saúl and Samuel Lino, who may debut against Atlético-MG.

WHERE TO WATCH THE FLAMENGO GAME?

The ball rolls for Flamengo x Atlético-MG from 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã, with transmission from the subscription channel SporTV, on closed channel, and Premiere, via pay per view. In addition, the Coluna do Fla provides full coverage on the website, on social networks and on YouTube.

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