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Alex Sandro recovers from thigh injury

Flamengo are wrapping up preparations to face Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (02) in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. A full-back for Mengão, Ayrton Lucas is expected to make his first start under Leonardo Jardim. That is because Alex Sandro is recovering from an injury.

Since Leonardo Jardim took over as Flamengo coach at the beginning of March, Ayrton Lucas has played in three matches, but none as a starter. So, the left-back is expected to be among the starting 11 for the first time this Thursday (02).

What is Alex Sandro’s situation?

Alex Sandro suffered the injury during the 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Corinthians on February 22. On that occasion, the full-back left the derby at halftime and was replaced by Ayrton Lucas. After the match, tests revealed a muscle injury in the back of the player’s right thigh.

It is worth noting, however, that Flamengo’s medical department considers Alex Sandro’s injury to be ‘grade 1,’ that is, minor. In other words, the player could be available to Leonardo Jardim for the Libertadores opener on April 8 against Cusco (PER) in Peru.

When do Flamengo and Bragantino face each other?

With Ayrton Lucas available, the clash between Flamengo and Bragantino takes place this Thursday (02). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques in Bragança Paulista, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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