Coluna do Fla
·28 de enero de 2026
Filipe Luís picks two starlets for Flamengo v São Paulo clash

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·28 de enero de 2026

Flamengo debuts in the Brasileirão this Wednesday night (28th) against São Paulo, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Morumbis. For the match, coach Filipe Luís has selected two ‘gems’ from the under-20 team. They are Douglas Telles and Pablo Lúcio.
Douglas Telles and Pablo Lúcio were part of the squad that played the initial matches of the Carioca. Even with the main squad back, both the forward and the midfielder are given opportunities by coach Filipe Luís.
It's important to note that this won't be the first time these young talents are included in the main team for a match this season. Against Vasco and Fluminense, Pablo Lúcio appeared as an option on the bench. Meanwhile, Douglas Telles was only among the substitutes for the Rubro-Negro in the classic against the team from Laranjeiras.
For tonight's match, Flamengo is going with its best, meaning full strength. Thus, coach Filipe Luís will have Arrascaeta and Jorginho, who will make their season debut in 2026.
The absences are due to De La Cruz and Danilo, who are still following the schedule set by the Medical Department. The tendency is for the duo to return against Corinthians on Sunday (01), in the Supercopa do Brasil. Finally, Luiz Araújo (physical load management), as well as Allan and Michael (technical option) are also out.
The match between Flamengo and São Paulo takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (28th), at Morumbis. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the match details with the most Flamengo-focused coverage on the internet on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.
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