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Bruno Pivetti will lead Flamengo’s alternate team this Sunday (11)

This Sunday (11), Fla kicks off the 2026 season. The match, valid for the fifth round of the Carioca, was brought forward due to the Supercopa do Brasil. For the game taking place at Raulino de Oliveira, in Volta Redonda, Fla will take the field with an alternate team.

What is Flamengo’s probable lineup?

Léo Nannetti, Daniel Salles, João Victor, Iago, and Johnny; Pablo Lúcio, Bruno Xavier, and Guilherme; Joshua, Douglas Telles, and Wallace Yan.

Who are Flamengo’s absences?

In short, to face Portuguesa, Flamengo will take the field with a team made up 100% of youth academy players. In addition, the red-and-black command will be under the coach of the U-20 team, Bruno Pivetti.

In this scenario, Flamengo has only one confirmed absence for the match against Portuguesa this Sunday (11). It is the young Ryan Roberto, who is currently with the Most Beloved’s Medical Department.

Who is broadcasting the Flamengo vs Portuguesa match?

The broadcast of the match between Flamengo and Portuguesa will be handled by Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will also show the Most Beloved’s season debut in 2026.

When does the professional team debut?

Finally, the main squad of Flamengo is still on vacation. However, this Monday (12), the professional team will return to Ninho do Urubu to begin pre-season, which will take place in Brazil.

Thus, the main team of Flamengo is expected to make its season debut in the classic against Vasco, on January 21, for the Carioca. Another option is the Supercopa do Brasil, against Corinthians, on February 1, in Brasília.

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