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Flamengo rests some starters after 'Battle of La Plata' for the Libertadores

Leader of the Brasileirão, Flamengo hopes to take advantage of the stumbles of Cruzeiro and Palmeiras to pull ahead. The next challenge will be this Sunday (28), against Corinthians, at the Neo Química Arena. For the 8:30 PM (Brasília time) match, coach Filipe Luís had to make changes after the exhausting clash with Estudiantes (ARG).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP AGAINST CORINTHIANS?

Starters: Agustín Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Matias Viña; De La Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Carrascal and Bruno Henrique.

Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Varela, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Evertton Araújo, Allan, Jorginho, Wallace Yan, Everton Cebolinha, Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araújo and Pedro.

The greatest expectation was regarding Saúl. A starter against Estudiantes (ARG), the Spaniard was the player with the highest mileage, covering 12.3 km in total, in La Plata. Therefore, the number 8 is not expected to play the full 90 minutes against Corinthians later at the Neo Química Arena.

Additionally, Flamengo fans had doubts about the situations of Jorginho and Alex Sandro. After all, the duo was out for a month, returning against Estudiantes. Both also exceeded the 10-kilometer mark in La Plata (11.9 km for the midfielder, 10.8 km for the defender).

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S ABSENCES?

Flamengo has three absences against Corinthians. Due to clinical reasons, Erick Pulgar and Michael stayed in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, Ayrton Lucas received the third yellow card and serves an automatic suspension against Corinthians.

It is worth mentioning that Léo Pereira, Allan, and Arrascaeta are on the brink of suspension, and if they receive a warning against Corinthians, they will not face Cruzeiro on Thursday (02) at Maracanã. It is important to highlight that the team from Minas Gerais is in second place in the Brasileirão.

WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH CORINTHIANS VS FLAMENGO?

The match between Flamengo and Corinthians will be broadcast on open TV by Record. Additionally, Premiere (pay-per-view) and CazéTV (YouTube) will show the match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball will roll at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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