Danilo to start for Flamengo after nearly 2 months out | OneFootball

Danilo has been on the bench for Flamengo’s last three matches

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Juventude next Sunday (14th), in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Thinking about the starting lineup, coach Filipe Luís knows he won’t be able to count on Léo Ortiz, since the defender will serve an automatic suspension. Thus, Danilo is expected to return to the starting lineup for Mengão.

It’s worth noting that the last Flamengo match in which Danilo started was the 1-0 victory over Fluminense on July 20th, in the 15th round of the Brasileirão. In that derby, the defender suffered a muscle injury in his thigh and was sidelined from the Most Beloved for about a month. However, the defender has now recovered and is expected to return to the starting eleven.

Is Léo Ortiz out of the match?

Léo Ortiz received a yellow card in the 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31st, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Since he had already accumulated two punishments in the championship, the defender picked up his third warning and will now have to serve an automatic suspension in the next match of the tournament, against Juventude.

How did Danilo’s injury happen?

After the match against Fluminense, Danilo suffered another muscle injury in his right thigh. The defender started the derby and left the field in the 37th minute of the second half, after feeling severe pain in the area. As a result, the defender immediately began treatment with the Medical Department and has already returned to the field wearing the Flamengo shirt.

What are Danilo’s stats for Flamengo?

Flamengo signed Danilo on a free transfer in January of this year, as the defender terminated his contract with Juventus (ITA). So far, the player has appeared in 18 matches, scoring three goals and providing one assist. Furthermore, although he has not established himself as an undisputed starter in defense, the defender has rotated with Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão only on September 14th (Sunday). On that occasion, Filipe Luís’s team faces Juventude at 4pm (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi, in the 23rd round of the tournament. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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