Filipe Luís names new signing for Flamengo v Sport in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Which player did Filipe Luís select for the Flamengo vs. Sport match?

Flamengo faces Sport this Saturday (15th), for the Brazilian Championship. However, the Red and Black are dealing with several absences due to injuries and call-ups during the FIFA Date. Therefore, Filipe Luís has included a young reinforcement for the Brasileirão clash.

This is Bruno Xavier, a midfielder signed this season by Flamengo’s technical football director, José Boto. At the time, the player became the first reinforcement for the Red and Black’s U-20 squad at the beginning of the Portuguese manager’s tenure at the club.

In addition, Filipe Luís is also expected to give opportunities to other youth academy players. One of them is João Victor, a defender. The player has a chance to start for Flamengo against Sport, due to the absences of Danilo and Léo Ortiz.

What happened to Danilo and Léo Ortiz?

Danilo was called up to the Brazilian National Team for the friendlies against Nigeria and Tunisia, with an eye on the World Cup. Léo Ortiz, however, remains under the care of the Medical Department and has no expected return date to the pitch.

When is the Flamengo vs. Sport match?

Flamengo will take the field at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (15th), against Sport, in a rescheduled match from the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Prime Video, via streaming, will broadcast the match.

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