Will Plata be in Flamengo's squad v Bragantino? We checked! | OneFootball

For disciplinary reasons, Plata was left out of Flamengo’s squad list for the game against Corinthians, but he will face Bragantino

Gonzalo Plata was one of the most talked-about names in Flamengo news during the FIFA international break. That’s because the Ecuadorian archived photos wearing the Sacred Jersey on social media, unfollowed Mengão’s page, and said he was happier with the national team. Despite the crisis, the forward has been included in the squad for this Thursday’s (02) match against Bragantino.

Coluna do Fla has learned that Plata is already in Atibaia, where Flamengo is staying before the Brasileirão match. In addition to the Ecuadorian, Uruguayans Varela, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta also arrived at the hotel even before the delegation that left Rio de Janeiro.

Despite being on the squad list, Plata is expected to start on the bench against Bragantino. That’s because the forward played 90 minutes against Morocco and the Netherlands in friendlies during the FIFA international break. The last match took place on Tuesday (31). In other words, it’s a short recovery window.

WHAT DID PLATA SAY DURING THE FIFA INTERNATIONAL BREAK?

Leonardo Jardim left Plata out of the squad list for the match against Corinthians. The coach said the forward has been taking actions that do not align with what a professional Flamengo player should do. During the FIFA international break, the player responded.

— Thank God I have the opportunity to be here and wear the national team shirt. For me, it is always an honor. As I always say, being here with my teammates makes me forget everything that is happening outside my surroundings, where my club is. So, I’m very happy — said Plata last week.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS BRAGANTINO?

With Plata included in the squad, Flamengo faces Bragantino starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Thursday (02). If Mengão is on the pitch, then there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from Bragança Paulista, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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