Flamengo could get a major boost for Copa do Brasil clash with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Recovered from physical issue, Alex Sandro trained with his teammates this Monday (28)

Out of action since July 12, Alex Sandro could reinforce Flamengo next Thursday (31), against Atlético-MG, for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The left-back trained normally this Monday (31) and has a chance to be available to coach Filipe Luís.

Alex Sandro was injured just seven minutes into the match against São Paulo at Maracanã, during the Brasileirão. Afterwards, Flamengo announced that the left-back had suffered a muscle injury in his hamstring. As a result, the number 26 missed the matches against Santos, Fluminense, Bragantino, and Atlético-MG, all for the Campeonato Brasileiro.

WHAT DOES ALEX SANDRO NEED TO CONFIRM HIS PRESENCE ON THURSDAY?

The number 26 will have two more training sessions, on Tuesday (29) and Wednesday (30), to convince Filipe Luís that he is fit to face Atlético-MG on Thursday (31). If he is not on the squad list for the Copa do Brasil match, Alex Sandro is almost certain to be available for the clash with Ceará on Sunday (03), for the Brasileirão, in Fortaleza.

HOW ARE FLAMENGO'S LEFT-BACKS DOING?

Curiously, in the same match where Alex Sandro got injured, his substitute Ayrton Lucas suffered a hard knock against São Paulo and left the field early. As a result, Filipe Luís only had Matias Viña available for the last few matches. The Uruguayan, in fact, played a decisive role in the comeback win over Red Bull Bragantino on Wednesday (23).

WILL ALEX SANDRO FACE ATLÉTICO-MG?

With Alex Sandro still in doubt, Flamengo returns to the pitch next Thursday (31), against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Coluna do Fla, of course, will provide full coverage of the match.

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