Filipe Luís boosted by two as Flamengo face Atlético-MG in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo can reclaim the lead in the Brasileirão this round

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Atlético-MG this Sunday (27th), in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Currently second in the national tournament, the Most Beloved needs a win to ‘dream’ of taking the lead in the championship. With this in mind, coach Filipe Luís is expected to have two reinforcements available to field the Rubro-Negro.

This is because Allan and Gonzalo Plata may be available to coach Filipe Luís, as they trained normally this Friday (25th). The midfielder missed Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino last Wednesday (23rd) due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. On the other hand, the Ecuadorian was absent in recent matches due to tendinitis in his right thigh. The information comes from ‘GE’.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE OTHER ABSENCES?

Despite the possible return of Allan and Gonzalo Plata, Flamengo still has a ‘full’ medical department. Danilo, De La Cruz, Michael, and Alex Sandro are following their recovery schedules after physical issues. In addition, Ayrton Lucas remains sidelined due to a cut with bone exposure on his shin. Finally, Erick Pulgar underwent surgery after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and has thus begun treatment.

HOW ARE FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG DOING IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo is in second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with 33 points. Ahead of the Most Beloved is Cruzeiro, with 34, but with one more game played than Filipe Luís’s team. In other words, if Mengão scores in this round and the team from Minas Gerais is defeated, Fla will retake the lead. On the other hand, Atlético-MG is in ninth place in the national tournament, with 20 points.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME?

The interstate classic between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place this Sunday (27th), for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The ball will roll for the clash between the Rio and Minas Gerais teams at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage of the match, through their website and social media.

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