Fluminense without 2, 7 at risk for Flamengo clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

How is Fluminense coming into the match against Flamengo?

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (19th) to face Fluminense in the 34th round of the Brasileirão. As Mengão’s rival, the tricolor team is seeking victory to break into the G6 of the national championship. Thus, coach Zubeldía has two absences and seven players at risk of suspension.

About to face Flamengo, coach Zubeldía will not be able to count on Germán Cano and Manuel. The striker is recovering from a sprain in his right knee, while the defender is out after undergoing a arthroscopy on his left knee.

And what about the players at risk of suspension?

In addition to the absences, Fluminense is on alert regarding the situation of seven players at risk of suspension. They are: Canobbio, Fábio, Lima, Paulo Henrique Ganso, Renê, Santi Moreno, and Thiago Santos. Thus, if they are penalized this Wednesday (19th), the athletes will have to serve a suspension in the next round.

How are the teams doing in the Brasileirão?

After the last round, Flamengo regained first place in the Brasileirão, reaching 71 points. This happened because Santos beat Palmeiras 1-0 in the final minutes. As a result, Abel Ferreira’s team dropped to second place on the table, remaining at 68 points.

On the other hand, Fluminense continues to chase a spot in the Libertadores. So far, the tricolor team is in seventh place in the Brasileirão, with 51 points earned.

When do Flamengo and Fluminense face each other?

The Rio derby between Flamengo and Fluminense takes place this Wednesday (19th), for the 34th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. In addition, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Fluminense.

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