Brasileirão: Chapecoense lose striker before Flamengo clash; why

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·22 Juli 2026

Brasileirão: Chapecoense lose striker before Flamengo clash; why

Why is forward Italo absent from the Flamengo vs. Chapecoense match?

Flamengo face Chapecoense this Wednesday (22) as the Brasileirão resumes. For the clash against the Rubro-Negro, which kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Condá, the home side will be without forward Italo.

Italo is leaving Chapecoense to play for Jeonbuk, in South Korea. Under the initial agreement, the forward will arrive on loan, but with a purchase option for the Korean club. Because of this situation, the player was not included in the squad list for the match against Flamengo, which takes place this Wednesday (22).

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It is important to point out that Italo came through Chapecoense’s youth academy and was earning more space in the first team. In total, the 23-year-old forward played 30 matches for the Santa Catarina side, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

DOES CHAPECOENSE HAVE MORE ABSENCES FOR THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

In addition to Italo, Chapecoense will have more absences for tonight’s clash with Flamengo. That is because Anderson, Rafael Carvalheira, Max Alves, Robert, João Paulo, Victor Caetano, Garcez, and Vinícius are out due to injuries.

WHAT IS CHAPECOENSE’S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With the Brasileirão returning, Chapecoense will be looking to ‘change course’ in the tournament. At the moment, the Chapecó side sit bottom of the table with only nine points. Therefore, the club’s initial idea is to start piling up wins in an attempt to get out of the relegation zone.

HOW IS FLAMENGO SHAPING UP FOR THE MATCH AGAINST CHAPECOENSE?

Against Chapecoense, Flamengo will be chasing a win to try to cut the gap to leaders Palmeiras. That is because, while the Rubro-Negro have 34 points, the São Paulo side have 41.

For tonight’s match, coach Leonardo Jardim welcomes back Arrascaeta, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Plata, and Alex Sandro, who were away with their national teams at the World Cup. However, Léo Ortiz and Lucas Paquetá remain unavailable, as they are in the final stage of treatment for muscle injuries. Finally, Carrascal is out due to suspension.

WHAT ARE THE PROBABLE LINEUPS FOR FLAMENGO VS. CHAPECOENSE?

Chapecoense: Matheus Aurélio; Everton, Rafael Thyere, Eduardo Doma, and Bruno Pacheco; Camilo, Bruno Matias, and Giovanni Augusto; Ênio, Bolasie, and Marcinho. Coach: Rafael Lacerda. Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Pereira, Vitão, and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Samuel Lino; Plata, Bruno Henrique, and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS. CHAPECOENSE IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring details of the match with Léo José reporting on site on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash between Flamengo and Chapecoense.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.