Saúl in, Jorginho out: Flamengo squad for Vasco clash revealed | OneFootball

Which players are listed for the Flamengo vs Vasco match?

Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (21st) to face Vasco, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Ahead of the clash, coach Filipe Luís has released the squad list for Mengão, which includes Saúl Ñíguez, as well as Alex Sandro.

SEE FLAMENGO'S SQUAD LIST

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha and Rossi; Full-backs: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Varela and Viña; Center-backs: Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira; Midfielders: Allan, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo and Saúl; Forwards: Bruno Henrique, Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

HOW IS FLAMENGO PREPARING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST VASCO?

Coach Filipe Luís had only two training sessions to prepare the Flamengo team for the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’. In the very first session, the coach did not have Saúl available, as he was complaining of foot pain after the match against Estudiantes (ARG), on Thursday (18th).

However, on Saturday (20th), the Spanish midfielder trained normally with his teammates and is included in the squad for the match. The decision whether Saúl will play or not, however, is up to Filipe Luís. Finally, Alex Sandro returns after recovering from calf pain.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES FOR THE MATCH AGAINST VASCO?

Yes! Flamengo does have some absences for the match against Vasco. Starting with Erick Pulgar, who is still following his recovery schedule after surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The Chilean is expected to return to the field in October. Meanwhile, Jorginho also remains out.

SEE FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

WHEN DOES THE FLAMENGO VS VASCO MATCH TAKE PLACE?

The match between Flamengo and Vasco starts at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the classic via YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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