4 absentees, 2 at risk: how Athletico-PR shape up for Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Athletico-PR tries to bounce back after two winless matches in the Brasileirão

Flamengo returns to the pitch this Sunday (17) to face Athletico-PR in the 16th round of the Brasileirão. Opponents of Mengão, Odair Hellmann’s team has four confirmed absences, in addition to two players one yellow card away from suspension.

Athletico-PR coach Odair Hellmann will be without four players to face Flamengo. They are: Portilla (suspended), Luiz Gustavo (calf injury), Terán (thigh injury), and Julimar (ankle sprain).

What about the players at risk of suspension?

In addition to the absences, Athletico-PR is keeping a close eye on the situation of two players: João Cruz and Santos. That’s because both are one yellow card away from suspension in the Brasileirão and, if booked this Sunday (17), they will have to serve a suspension in the next round of the Brasileirão.

And Flamengo?

Flamengo has a lengthy list of absences for this Sunday’s (17) match. Erick Pulgar, Arrascaeta, and De La Cruz are with the Medical Department. In addition, De La Cruz was rested because of the synthetic pitch, while Luiz Araújo was granted leave to deal with personal matters.

Finally, Evertton Araújo and Jorginho will serve automatic suspensions after receiving yellow cards in the win over Grêmio last Sunday (10). In other words, in total, Leonardo Jardim will be without seven players for the match against Athletico-PR.

When do Flamengo and Athletico-PR face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR takes place this Sunday (17), in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball gets rolling at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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