Filipe Luís missing four players for Flamengo v Vasco in Carioca | OneFootball

Main Flamengo team debuts in the 2026 season with a classic match against Vasco

Following a decision by President Bap, Flamengo has brought forward the debut of the professional team for the 2026 season. As a result, the Most Beloved will face Vasco this Wednesday (21st), with the main players available to Filipe Luís. However, there will still be some absences.

What are Flamengo's absences?

In summary, to face Vasco this Wednesday (21st), Flamengo has four confirmed absences from the main squad. They are: Saúl, De La Cruz, Danilo, and Andrew.

While Saúl is recovering from ankle surgery, De La Cruz and Danilo are undergoing special treatment due to injuries. Lastly, Flamengo did not have time to register goalkeeper Andrew for the match this Wednesday (21st).

It's worth noting that Vitão is in a different situation than Andrew. In summary, the defender will be able to debut for Flamengo, as he has already been regularized and registered in the Carioca.

What is Fla's situation in the Carioca?

Currently, Flamengo's alert in the Carioca is on. This is because, in three matches played so far, the under-20 red-black team has not won any and has only accumulated one point from a 1-1 draw with Portuguesa.

Thus, Flamengo is at the bottom of Group B in the Campeonato Carioca 2026, with only one point. Not surprisingly, President Bap altered the red-black schedule aiming for a recovery in the tournament so that Fla does not have to compete in the 'quadrangular' to avoid relegation in the State Championship.

Who broadcasts the classic?

In summary, the match between Flamengo and Vasco will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on open TV. Additionally, SporTV (subscription channel), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GETV (YouTube) will also air the professional team's debut in the season.

Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, will keep an eye on all the details of the classic between Flamengo and Vasco, directly from Maracanã. The teams will face off starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (21st).

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