Flamengo have three absences confirmed for Vitória clash, Jorginho considered | OneFootball

Flamengo face Vitória in the Copa do Brasil fifth-phase first leg at the Maracanã, with three absences confirmed and a possible boost. According to Coluna Do Fla, head coach Leonardo Jardim is managing a mixed squad picture.

Erick Pulgar is out with an acromioclavicular joint injury in his right shoulder, while Lucas Paquetá is recovering from oedema in a tendon in his left thigh. Jorge Carrascal also misses out through suspension.

Jorginho has trained with the squad at Ninho do Urubu, offering a potential lift. Jardim will decide whether to include the midfielder in the matchday squad.

The first leg kicks off at 21:30 Brasília time on the 22nd at the Maracanã, with a large crowd expected.

The match will be shown live on Premiere via pay-per-view and on SporTV.

Source: Coluna Do Fla