Flamengo name squad to face Remo, two out as De La Cruz returns | OneFootball

Flamengo have named their squad to face Remo at the Maracanã on Thursday, with two absences and De La Cruz returning.

According to Coluna Do Fla, kick-off is at 20:00 Brasília time. The squad: Alex Sandro, Andrew, Ayrton Lucas, Carrascal, Danilo, De Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Dyogo Alves, E. Royal, Erick, E. Cebolinha, Evertton Araujo, G. Varela, Jorginho, L. Araújo, L. Ortiz, L. Paquetá, Léo Pereira, Pedro, Plata, Rossi, S. Lino, Vitão, Wallace Yan.

Head coach Leonardo Jardim will be without Saúl Ñíguez, who remains sidelined as he recovers from surgery on his left ankle. Forward Bruno Henrique is also unavailable due to pubalgia.

De La Cruz returns after being rested against Botafogo to reduce injury risk on the Engenhão synthetic pitch.

Flamengo are seventh in the table on 10 points, while Remo are 19th with three.

Source: Coluna Do Fla