Flamengo have 3 absentees, 3 at risk v Palmeiras in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim should have two major reinforcements for Flamengo vs Palmeiras

Flamengo take the field this Saturday (23) when they face Palmeiras in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. For the match, considered an “early final” of the tournament, Fla have three absences and three players one booking away from suspension.

Who is Flamengo missing?

So far, Flamengo have three confirmed absences for the game against Palmeiras. Arrascaeta is recovering from surgery to repair a fractured collarbone suffered with the Uruguay national team. In addition, Danilo is serving a suspension after being sent off in the clash against Athletico-PR. Lastly, Everton Cebolinha is dealing with a hip injury.

Will Fla have reinforcements?

Yes! In short, Erick Pulgar “announced” that he will be available to Leonardo Jardim for the game against Palmeiras. The Chilean has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play for Flamengo again after more than a month out. In addition, Plata should be another player to strengthen the Rubro-Negro in this Saturday’s (23) match, after recovering from a knee knock.

And which players are one booking away from suspension?

On the other hand, Flamengo are on alert regarding the situation of the three players carrying two yellow cards. They are: Varela, Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino. That means if they receive a third yellow card, they will not be available against Coritiba.

In fact, it is important to point out that Varela and Léo Pereira are already expected to miss Flamengo’s next Brasileirão game. That is because on May 30, when the Rubro-Negro face Coritiba, the players will be on international duty with the Uruguay and Brazil national teams, respectively.

What are the details of the match?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off starting at 9pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (23). The match, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, takes place at the Maracanã, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

The match is even considered an “early final,” since it pits the top two teams in the Brasileirão table against each other. While Palmeiras lead the championship with 35 points, the Rubro-Negro sit second with 31.

So, if Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will move to within just one point of the lead, while still having a game in hand over the São Paulo side. Finally, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to follow every detail of this Brasileirão “decider.”

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