Flamengo name squad to face Madureira in Carioca semi-final second leg | OneFootball

Flamengo have named their squad for Monday’s Campeonato Carioca semi-final second leg against Madureira, with Filipe Luís’ side aiming to seal a place in the final.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad includes goalkeepers Andrew, Dyogo Alves and Rossi, as well as full-backs Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Royal and Varela, and centre-backs Daniel Silva, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Vitão. Midfielders Carrascal, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Luiz Felipe and Lucas Paquetá are in, along with forwards Douglas Telles, Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan.

Flamengo have six confirmed absentees. Bruno Henrique is out with pubalgia, while Erick Pulgar misses out with muscle pain after the Lanús match. The medical department ruled out Jorginho, Arrascaeta and Léo Pereira due to post-Recopa fatigue, and Saúl remains sidelined after surgery on his left heel.

Flamengo won the first leg 3-0. They will advance with a win or a draw, and can still progress if they lose by up to two goals.

Kick-off against Madureira is at 21:00 Brasília time on Monday 2 March.

Source: Coluna Do Fla