Copa do Brasil: Vitória could lose key man for Flamengo decider | OneFootball

Flamengo and Vitória face off this Thursday (14) in the Copa do Brasil

The second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil could see an important absence for Vitória against Flamengo. That’s because defensive midfielder Caíque Gonçalves felt muscle pain and is now doubtful for this Thursday’s (14) clash at Barradão.

The starter left the draw against Fluminense on Sunday (10) with discomfort in the back of his right thigh. The player underwent tests on Monday (11), but the Bahia-based club has not yet released the results.

And does Flamengo have absences?

The injured players for Mais Querido are Arrascaeta, Lucas Paquetá and Erick Pulgar. The Uruguayan idol underwent collarbone surgery. The Ninho graduate, meanwhile, suffered a muscle injury. The Chilean is recovering from a shoulder injury.

What is the Copa do Brasil situation?

Having won the first leg 2-1, Mengo can even draw and still secure a place in the round of 16. If Vitória manage to win by a one-goal margin, the matchup will go to penalties. Therefore, to advance in regular time, the team from Salvador needs to win by at least two goals, as long as Mengão do not score.

What time is Flamengo vs Vitória?

Flamengo are coming off a win over Grêmio and take on Vitória this Thursday (14). The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

Therefore, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage on the website, YouTube and other social media platforms. The broadcast of the Copa do Brasil match, however, will be on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (subscription channel).

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