Likely Flamengo line-up: Jardim set to go full strength v Fluminense | OneFootball

Alex Sandro has recovered from an injury

Flamengo face Fluminense this Sunday (12) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. As a result, coach Leonardo Jardim will have Alex Sandro back and the return of some starters for the derby.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LIKELY LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Evertton Araújo, Lucas Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Pedro and Bruno Henrique (Samuel Lino).

For the match against Fluminense, Leonardo Jardim is expected to bring Varela and Léo Ortiz back into the starting lineup. In addition, the Portuguese coach is likely to start Arrascaeta in midfield. Finally, Pedro is expected to play as the center forward.

IS ALEX SANDRO BACK?

Alex Sandro had been recovering from a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. As such, the full-back trained with the Rubro-Negro squad in recent days, indicating a possible return for Flamengo's match against Fluminense.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

Flamengo have four major absences confirmed for the derby against Fluminense. Saúl Ñíguez, Everton Cebolinha, Jorginho and Erick Pulgar are all ruled out and remain under the care of the club’s medical department.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE?

Thus, Flamengo take on Fluminense this Sunday (12) at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the derby.

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