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Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, and Matías Viña Compete for Flamengo's Left Back Position

The squad management of Flamengo allows the club to have more than one player for the same position. According to journalist Ricardinho Martins from TNT Sports, the red-black left back is superior to that of several European clubs.

— In some positions, Flamengo has players and a squad better than several teams in the world, such as Arsenal (ENG), Chelsea (ENG), Liverpool (ENG), and Real Madrid (ESP). None of these have three left backs like Flamengo does. A top-tier squad," highlighted Ricardinho this Thursday (23).

Who are Flamengo's left backs?

The competition for the left side of Flamengo is between Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, and Matías Viña. Among the three, Filipe Luís uses the first one most frequently. The second, however, is the one with the greatest physical strength.

Viña, who returned from a serious injury at the beginning of the year, is at a disadvantage in the competition. Against Racing, for example, the left back was not even included in the squad and has only played 10 matches this season.

Who are the European left backs?

Arsenal is undecided between Ricciardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Chelsea, however, has Cucurella as the undisputed starter. Liverpool has the idol Andrew Robertson and signed Milos Kerkez.

Just like Flamengo, however, Real Madrid has three options at left back. The decision is between Álvaro Carreras, Fran García, and Mendy, who recently returned from injury and is expected to become the starter at any moment.

When does Flamengo play?

With all three left backs available, Flamengo faces Fortaleza in the 30th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Castelão. Coluna do Fla will provide details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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