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Flamengo has three absences for decisive Carioca match

Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (07) to face Sampaio Corrêa in the sixth round of the Carioca. The match, in fact, is like a ‘final’ for both teams, who are in a delicate situation in the State Championship. Thus, coach Filipe Luís has released the list of players called up for the clash.

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Which Flamengo players are called up?

Andrew, Ayrton Lucas, B. Henrique, Camargo, Carrascal, Daniel Sales, Daniel Silva, Danilo, Douglas Telles, Dyogo Alves, E. Royal, Erick, E. Cebolinha, Everton Araujo, Guilherme, João Victor, L. Paquetá, Léo Nannetti, Léo Pereira, Luiz Felipe, Pablo Lucio, Pedro, Plata, S. Lino, Vitão and Wallace Yan.

How is Flamengo arriving for the Carioca match?

After the Supercopa do Brasil match against Corinthians, Jorginho reported muscle pain in his left thigh. Thus, imaging tests carried out during the week confirmed an injury to the posterior region.

In addition, Saúl remains out as he recovers from surgery on his left ankle. At the same time, due to muscle pain in his right thigh, Luiz Araújo will also be absent this Saturday (07).

Finally, seven Flamengo players were rested for the match against Sampaio Corrêa. Thus, Rossi, Varela, Alex Sandro, Léo Ortiz, De La Cruz, Allan and Arrascaeta are out of the Carioca match and trained at CT Ninho do Urubu on Saturday morning (07).

What is Mengão’s situation in the Carioca?

Flamengo is in a delicate situation in the Carioca Championship. That’s because, in Group B, Mengão is in second-to-last place, with only four points. In other words, Rubro-Negro needs a win against Sampaio Corrêa to avoid the relegation playoff.

When do Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa face each other?

Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa face each other this Saturday (07), in the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca. The ball rolls at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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