Jardim eyes Paquetá to replace Pulgar in Flamengo’s next match | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá expected to play as second midfielder in the match against Corinthians on Sunday (22)

Flamengo defeated Remo 3-0 last Thursday (19), in the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. Looking ahead to the next match, Leonardo Jardim is considering starting Lucas Paquetá as a replacement for Erick Pulgar.

In short, Pulgar is out of the match against Corinthians on Sunday (22), for the eighth round of the Brasileirão. The Chilean received his third yellow card and will serve a suspension. As a result, Leonardo Jardim is considering putting Lucas Paquetá in the midfielder’s position.

It’s worth noting that, up until now, Leonardo Jardim has been playing Lucas Paquetá more as a ‘number 10’, in place of Arrascaeta. In addition, the coach has also used the player as a midfielder operating more on the right side.

Now, without Pulgar, besides Paquetá, Leonardo Jardim is also considering midfielders Evertton Araújo and De La Cruz as options for the match against Corinthians. Nevertheless, the number 20 still has the best chance of starting.

What are the details of the next match?

So far, Flamengo remains focused on the Brazilian Championship. That’s because, on Sunday (22), the Most Beloved faces Corinthians. The teams will play in the eighth round of the Brasileirão, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

It’s important to highlight that the match between Flamengo and Corinthians will be broadcast live on Premiere, via pay-per-view. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla TV will be present at Neo Química Arena, covering all the details of the Most Beloved from pre- to post-match.

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