Flamengo without 4 players against São Paulo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

São Paulo visits the Maracanã this Sunday (26) to face Flamengo

Flamengo continues its pursuit of the top spot in the Brasileirão. This Sunday (26), the Rubro-Negro hosts São Paulo at the Maracanã for the 20th round. For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim is dealing with four absences and four more players one yellow card away from suspension.

Despite the return of Léo Ortiz, the Rubro-Negro manager still cannot use Jorge Carrascal. That is because the Colombian will serve the final match of his suspension handed down by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).

Who are the other three absences?

Besides Carrascal, Flamengo’s other three absences are due to injury. Lucas Paquetá has a thigh muscle issue, Luiz Araújo is recovering from a knee injury, and Gonzalo Plata has been dealing with tendinitis since the last match against Chapecoense.

What about Flamengo’s players at risk of suspension?

Four players from the Most Beloved will need to be careful with yellow cards. That is because Bruno Henrique, De La Cruz, Cebolinha, and Samuel Lino already have two bookings each. So whoever receives a third yellow card will miss the 21st round of the Brasileirão.

Does São Paulo also have absences?

On São Paulo’s side, Dorival Júnior will need to line up the team without Alan Franco, who asked to leave the club, and Enzo Díaz, who cited personal issues. In addition, Lucas Moura and Rafael Toloi are out injured.

The only São Paulo player at risk of suspension is forward Ferreirinha. However, the winger has lost his starting spot in recent matches. Even so, the player could still be used during the game.

What time does the ball roll for Flamengo vs. São Paulo?

The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Broadcast of the clash is exclusive to Premiere on pay-per-view. Therefore, the match will not be shown on free-to-air channels such as Rede Globo.

In addition, Coluna do Fla’s reporting team will be in Rio de Janeiro with on-site coverage. Reporter Rodrigo Lima will send details of the duel directly from the Maracanã to capture the key moments of the match and the atmosphere in the stadium.

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