Flamengo have 4 absentees and 3 at risk v Atlético-MG in Brasileirão | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is making the final adjustments to face Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) in the 13th round of the Brasileirão. In search of another three points, coach Leonardo Jardim has four key absences, in addition to three players who are one yellow card away from suspension.

Lucas Paquetá remains with the Medical Department recovering from muscle edema in his left thigh, while Erick Pulgar is being treated for a right shoulder injury. Finally, Jorge Carrascal is serving a suspension imposed by the STJD, while De La Cruz will be rested because of the synthetic pitch.

What about the players at risk of suspension?

Besides the absences, Flamengo has three players at risk of suspension for this Sunday’s (26) match: Alex Sandro, Cebolinha and Jorginho. In other words, if they are booked against Atlético-MG, the players will have to serve a suspension in the next round of the Brasileirão, against Vasco.

What is Flamengo’s probable lineup?

After resting some players against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil, Leonardo Jardim intends to field his ‘strongest XI’ for the derby. Thus, Flamengo’s probable lineup is as follows: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Bruno Henrique (Lino).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo currently sits in second place in the Brasileirão with 23 points. It is worth noting, however, that Mengão has one game in hand compared to Palmeiras, the league leader. On the other hand, Atlético-MG is in 13th place with 14 points.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Atlético-MG?

The interstate derby between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place this Sunday (26), in the 13th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball starts rolling at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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