Flamengo starlet set for special chance against Sport in the Brasileirão

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·13 novembre 2025

Flamengo starlet set for special chance against Sport in the Brasileirão

João Victor could start for the first time in the 2025 Brasileirão

Coach Filipe Luís has a ‘headache’ for Flamengo’s match against Sport this Saturday (15). That’s because the coach will not be able to count on Léo Ortiz and Danilo. The expectation is that João Victor, a promising young player for the red-and-black, will get an opportunity in the starting lineup for Mengão.

At 18 years old, João Victor has started for the professional team of Flamengo on three occasions: in the Copa do Brasil (two games against Botafogo-PB) and in the Carioca (against Sampaio Corrêa). Thus, the defender hopes to start a Brasileirão match for the first time in 2025.

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Did Filipe Luís talk about João Victor?

The last time João Victor took the field was in the victory of Flamengo over Sport, 3-0, on November 1st. On that occasion, the youngster was brought on in the second half and played for 13 minutes. After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on the defender.

Everyone knows the quality and affection I have for his football. For me, it’s about performance, what I see during the week. And João doesn’t slack off for a second. So I chose to give him minutes. Ortiz has an ankle problem and made a huge sacrifice. May he get minutes and feel like a professional player and a participant in what’s happening on the field. At any moment, we might need him and he’ll be the player to step up because of his day-to-day performance,” said Filipe Luís.

What is the situation with Léo Ortiz and Danilo?

Léo Ortiz hasn’t played for Flamengo since the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal, against Racing (ARG), on October 29th. That’s because the defender is recovering from a right ankle strain and remains under the care of the club’s Medical Department.

In addition, Danilo has been called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the next two friendlies of the Brazilian National Team. In other words, the defender will not be available to Filipe Luís for the Flamengo vs Sport match this Saturday (15).

When do Flamengo and Sport face off?

With João Victor available, Flamengo faces Sport this Saturday (15). The match will take place at Arena de Pernambuco, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in a rescheduled game from the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the Sport vs Flamengo match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.