Line-up: Jardim boosted in Flamengo's starting XI for Palmeiras | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim should field his strongest available lineup

Flamengo take the field this Saturday (23) to face Palmeiras in a decisive Brazilian Championship match at the Maracanã. As such, coach Leonardo Jardim should have reinforcements for the clash and is expected to go with his strongest possible team against Palmeiras.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá; Jorge Carrascal (Plata), Samuel Lino (Bruno Henrique) and Pedro.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

For the match against Palmeiras, Leonardo Jardim will not be able to count on Arrascaeta, who is recovering from a fractured collarbone, and Everton Cebolinha, who has a hip injury. Finally, Danilo is suspended due to the red card he received against Athletico-PR.

The expectation is that Erick Pulgar and Gonzalo Plata will be cleared by the medical department and be included in the squad again this Saturday (23). However, the trend is for the midfielder and the forward to start the match against Palmeiras on the bench.

Flamengo need to beat Palmeiras this Saturday (23). The Rubro-Negro side are four points behind their opponents, the leaders of the Brazilian Championship, with a game in hand. Therefore, with a win, Mengo would move right up to the top of the table.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

So, Flamengo face Palmeiras this Saturday (23), at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information on the match.

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