Confirmed! Flamengo line-up with Jorginho for Atlético-MG clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face off this Sunday (26) at Arena MRV

Flamengo take the field this Sunday (26) in Belo Horizonte to face Atlético-MG. Kickoff is at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) on the synthetic pitch at Arena MRV. For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim welcomes back Jorginho, who has been confirmed in the Rubro-Negro starting lineup.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP?

Starters: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata and Pedro.

Substitutes: Andrew, Dyogo Alves, Royal, Danilo, Vitão, Ayrton Lucas, Luiz Felipe, Saúl, Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Wallace Yan

Recovered from a muscle injury, Jorginho returns to the starting lineup for the first time since April 5, when Flamengo beat Santos at the Maracanã. The midfielder was even on the bench on Wednesday (22) against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil, but he was not used during the 90 minutes.

While he does have Jorginho back, Leonardo Jardim will be without four players: Erick Pulgar and Lucas Paquetá remain in the medical department. In addition, Nico De La Cruz was left out of the squad because of the artificial turf at Arena MRV. Finally, Jorge Carrascal is serving a suspension.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS DOING IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Currently second in the Brasileirão, Flamengo are still chasing leaders Palmeiras. Leonardo Jardim’s team started the round six points behind Abel Ferreira’s side, but with a game in hand. The Most Beloved have 23 points, earned through seven wins, two draws and two defeats.

Atlético-MG, meanwhile, are going through a turbulent spell this season. Amid internal turmoil and criticism from the fans, the Minas Gerais side sit 15th with 14 points, level with Santos, who are currently in the relegation zone. Therefore, the match is being treated as a ‘final’ for the Belo Horizonte club.

WHERE TO WATCH ATLÉTICO-MG VS FLAMENGO?

The subscription channels SporTV and Premiere will broadcast the Brasileirão’s 13th round clash. However, the best and most Rubro-Negro coverage is from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media and YouTube. So stay tuned to our multiplatform coverage.

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