Wallace Yan included as Flamengo name squad for Portuguesa clash | OneFootball

Flamengo traveled to Volta Redonda with 24 players

The journey begins for Flamengo in pursuit of their third consecutive state championship. This Sunday (11), the Most Beloved faces Portuguesa, starting at 6pm (Brasília time), in Volta Redonda. On the eve of the match, the Rubro-Negro released the squad list.

WHO WAS CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

The ‘best-known’ name on the list is Wallace Yan, who was even registered by Flamengo for the Club World Cup at the end of last year. The player chose to return before the rest of the main squad and will strengthen the group at the start of the Campeonato Carioca.

WHY IS THE MATCH VALID FOR THE FIFTH ROUND?

Flamengo and Portuguesa are making their debut in the Campeonato Carioca in the fifth round. The match, originally scheduled for January 31, had to be brought forward. That’s because, on February 1, the Most Beloved faces Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil, in Brasília.

WHY IS RYAN ROBERTO OUT OF FLAMENGO'S CARIOCA DEBUT?

Considered a gem at Flamengo and expected to play for the team at the start of the Carioca, Ryan Roberto is not on the squad list. The winger is in the process of transitioning after recovering from injury. The youngster is racing against time to be available for coach Bruno Pivetti.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LIKELY LINEUP?

Thus, with a team made up 100% of youth academy players, Flamengo should take the field with: Léo Nanetti, Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor and Johnny (Gusttavo); Lucas Vieira, Pablo Lúcio and Guilherme; Douglas Telles, Caio Joshua and Wallace Yan. The lineup is fairly well integrated, having played together in the under-20s and faced Mirassol in the last round of last year’s senior Brasileirão.

In summary, the match will be broadcast by Globo, to most of Brazil, on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere will show the clash on its pay-per-view system. Finally, Coluna do Fla brings the best coverage, with information on the website, social media, and on YouTube.

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