Flamengo name squad to face Cruzeiro, two absent | OneFootball

According to Coluna Do Fla, Flamengo have named their squad to face Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with two players absent.

Goalkeepers: Andrew, Dyogo Alves and Rossi. Full-backs: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal and Varela. Centre-backs: Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Vitão. Midfielders: Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Lucas Paquetá. Forwards: Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

Saúl Ñíguez continues treatment after surgery on his left heel, while Bruno Henrique is recovering from pubalgia. Otherwise, the Portuguese coach has his full squad available.

Both teams arrive in good spirits. Flamengo have just secured a 40th Carioca crown, while Cruzeiro lifted the Campeonato Mineiro for the 39th time.

The reigning champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro sit 12th with four points and a game in hand. Cruzeiro are second-bottom on two points from four matches.

Kick-off is 21:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã on Wednesday 11, in a fifth-round fixture.

Source: Coluna Do Fla