Coluna do Fla
·23 mai 2026
Plata and Pulgar in Flamengo squad for Palmeiras clash, Brasileirão

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·23 mai 2026

In the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo take on Palmeiras at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23), at the Maracanã. Before the match, the red-and-black club released the list of players called up.
Overall, Flamengo have three absences for the match against Palmeiras. While Arrascaeta recovers from surgery on his right clavicle, Everton Cebolinha is being treated for hip pain. In addition, serving an automatic suspension for accumulated yellow cards, Danilo rounds out the list of absences.
Erick Pulgar and Gonzalo Plata are included in the squad list as Flamengo’s big boosts for the match against Palmeiras. The Chilean midfielder returns after 51 days out due to a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, the Ecuadorian forward is available again after recovering from knee pain.
Flamengo and Palmeiras face off this Saturday (23) in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). At the moment, Mengão sit second in the table with 31 points. The São Paulo side are in first place with 35 points.
Whenever Mengão are on the pitch, Coluna do Fla keeps red-and-black supporters informed about every detail of the matches through the website and social media. In addition, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.
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