Leonardo Jardim picks starter's replacement for Flamengo v Coritiba | OneFootball

Which player was included in the squad in place of Alex Sandro, Flamengo’s left back?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Coach Leonardo Jardim has started to define the players he will have available for Flamengo’s match against Coritiba in the Brasileirão. With that, Johnny has been included in Mengão’s squad list for this Saturday’s (30) clash at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

Johnny was called up by Leonardo Jardim to join the senior squad in training focused on the clash with Coritiba. As a result, the youngster from Flamengo’s under-20 team took advantage of the opening left by Alex Sandro, who is away on duty with the Brazil national team, and secured one of the spots at left back.

It is important to note that this is not the first time Johnny has had an opportunity under Leonardo Jardim. In the match against Grêmio, Alex Sandro was unavailable due to an automatic suspension. As a result, the Portuguese manager called on the player, who was available on the bench.

WILL JOHNNY START IN FLAMENGO VS CORITIBA IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Johnny is in the squad for the match, but the expectation is that Ayrton Lucas will start at left back for Flamengo. That is because the No. 6 is Alex Sandro’s immediate backup at the Rubro-Negro.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS CORITIBA IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With Johnny available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Saturday (30) to face Coritiba at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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