Flamengo hit by absences: six out vs Juventude | OneFootball

Flamengo and Juventude face off this Sunday (14)

Flamengo will face Juventude this Sunday (14) at 4 PM (Brasília time) for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, and coach Filipe Luís is dealing with a series of issues. In the last training session before the match, the coach received confirmation of absences: four due to physical issues and two due to suspension. The long list forces the coach to seek emergency solutions before the trip to Caxias do Sul.

WHO IS OUT DUE TO PHYSICAL ISSUES?

Jorginho has not overcome a muscle edema in the back of his left thigh and the medical department has ruled him out. Additionally, Varela returned from the FIFA break with pubalgia, and the club will not include him. Alex Sandro is still treating a muscle injury in his left calf and will not travel with the team. Coluna do Fla confirmed this information.

Besides them, midfielder Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Last Friday (12), the Chilean underwent a CT scan that showed the injury is healing. Now, the number 5 moves on to the field exercise phase with the physiotherapy department.

AND THE SUSPENSIONS?

Defender Léo Ortiz is suspended after receiving his third yellow card in the match against Grêmio on August 31. Additionally, forward Bruno Henrique is banned for 12 matches following a judgment by the STJD. The legal department of Flamengo has filed for a suspensive effect and is awaiting a response to try to release the player while the process is ongoing.

With so many absences, Filipe Luís will have to rely on the strength of the squad and the options from the bench to assemble the team that will take the field at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. Thus, the team will travel to Rio Grande do Sul on the afternoon of this Saturday (13), with live coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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