Matías Viña returns to Flamengo’s XI after 11 months v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Last game of Viña as Flamengo's starter was in August 2024

Flamengo is about to take the field to face Atlético-MG, this Sunday (27), for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. With this in mind, coach Filipe Luís has already defined the starters of Mengão to duel against the Minas Gerais team. Thus, a novelty in the lineup was the presence of Matías Viña, who returns to be among the 11 starters after almost a year.

SEE FLAMENGO'S LINEUP:

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Viña; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique, Plata and Pedro.

The last game of Viña as a starter for Flamengo was on August 3, 2024, in the 1-0 loss to São Paulo. This is because, a few games later, the fullback suffered a severe injury to his right knee and was sidelined for about ten months. Now, fully recovered from the injury, the Uruguayan continues to seek more opportunities with the Sacred Mantle.

HOW WAS MATÍAS VIÑA'S INJURY?

Viña was injured in August 2024, in the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras, at Maracanã. At the time, after a collision with a player from the São Paulo team, the Uruguayan felt severe pain in his right knee and immediately left the field. Thus, the exams showed that the fullback had torn the anterior cruciate ligament, in addition to fracturing the tibia of the same leg.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF ALEX SANDRO AND AYRTON LUCAS?

It is worth noting that, at this moment, Viña is the only natural left-back available to coach Filipe Luís. This is because Alex Sandro is still treating an injury to the posterior muscle of the thigh. In addition, Ayrton Lucas is recovering after suffering a deep cut in the leg. However, the red-black commander also has Varela, who can act improvised in the position.

WHEN DOES VIÑA ENTER THE FIELD?

With Viña among the starters, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (27), in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. The interstate classic, which takes place at Maracanã, will have coverage from Coluna do Fla, through the website and social networks. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcasts the clash between cariocas and mineiros.

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