Flamengo may use first-team players as Carioca relegation threat grows | OneFootball

Why can Flamengo use professional players in the upcoming Carioca matches?

Flamengo is currently in last place in the Campeonato Carioca after three matches played. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is considering using some professional players in the upcoming state championship games.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo believes that playing in the quadrangular among the four worst teams in the Carioca is detrimental to the club’s institutional planning. This is because the club would have to play additional matches in the state championship.

If Flamengo qualifies for the finals of the Campeonato Carioca, it will have to play four more times. However, if it has to participate in the quadrangular to avoid relegation, it would need to play six more matches. In other words, two additional games in total.

Therefore, Flamengo is considering whether to use some first-team players in the upcoming Carioca matches. If they stick with the under-20 squad, Bruno Pivetti will be on the sidelines. However, if any professional squad player is included, Filipe Luís will be in charge of the team.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Amid uncertainty over which team to use in the upcoming Carioca matches, Flamengo has a match scheduled against Vasco this Wednesday (21st). The game will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the third round of the Carioca.

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