Filipe Luís names Flamengo XI for Palmeiras clash in training | OneFootball

Flamengo holds training on Saturday morning (18) at CT Ninho do Urubu

Countdown to another round of the Brasileirão. On the morning of this Saturday (18), Flamengo holds its final training session before facing Palmeiras, for the 29th round of the national league. Thus, during the activities, Filipe Luís will define the starting lineup for Sunday’s (19) clash at the Maracanã.

With three days of preparation, Flamengo sees the duel with Palmeiras as a chance to get closer to the top of the Brasileirão. According to the schedule released by the club, Filipe Luís will lead Saturday’s (18) training session starting at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (Carrascal), Pedro and Lino.

Flamengo will have Allan and De la Cruz back, as they are already training normally with the group after being rested due to the synthetic turf at Engenhão. In addition, the coach will also count on the returns of Danilo and Wallace Yan, who served suspensions in the last round.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

Everton Cebolinha suffered an injury to the hip muscle (iliopsoas) and will be out for Flamengo against Palmeiras. As such, his return will depend on the progress of treatment, but the forward is not expected back on the pitch for at least three weeks.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY DOUBTS?

Saúl still feels pain in his ankle and has little chance of being available against Palmeiras. During the final training session this Saturday (18), Filipe Luís will find out whether he can count on the Spaniard.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off this Sunday (18), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 29th round of the Brasileirão. At the moment, the São Paulo team has 61 points, while the Rubro-Negro is right behind with 58.

Therefore, the clash is decisive and can directly influence both teams’ chances in the title race.

Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube, in addition to real-time coverage on the website and social media. Rede Globo (free-to-air), GETV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will also broadcast the game. A full house is expected at the Maracanã.

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