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Tuesday’s training session (21) will be decisive for Leonardo Jardim to define Flamengo’s squad list

Flamengo are preparing to resume the official match calendar after the end of the World Cup. It is no surprise, then, that this Tuesday (21), coach Leonardo Jardim wraps up the preparation of the red-and-black squad ahead of the match against Chapecoense.

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-and-black squad has training scheduled for 10 a.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (21). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will define the starting team that faces Chapecoense on Wednesday (22).

So far, Flamengo’s likely lineup is: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araujo and Jorginho; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique and Pedro. However, it is in Tuesday’s training session (21) that Leonardo Jardim will define the starting team for the next Brasileirão match.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs. Chapecoense match?

In short, Flamengo return to official action this Wednesday (22). On that occasion, the Most Beloved will face Chapecoense at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home, at Arena Condá.

It is worth noting that the Flamengo vs. Chapecoense match will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will also show the match. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla will follow all the details of the Most Beloved on the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

When does Flamengo travel?

As the match against Chapecoense is at Arena Condá, in Chapecó, Flamengo’s delegation will travel to Santa Catarina on Tuesday afternoon (21). According to the red-and-black schedule, Fla’s flight is set for 2:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

And does Flamengo have reinforcements or absences?

At the moment, the only Flamengo players under the care of the Medical Department are Lucas Paquetá and Luiz Araújo. While the midfielder is undergoing physiotherapy and doing muscle-strengthening exercises in the gym, the forward is dealing with a left knee injury. Finally, Léo Ortiz is in the transition phase to be cleared to play, but he is still not expected to be available this Wednesday (22).

Even so, Flamengo could have important reinforcements for the match against Chapecoense. However, the decision on the red-and-black squad list is in the hands of Leonardo Jardim, who will define the players’ future this Tuesday (21).

The players whose ‘future’ Leonardo Jardim will need to define are: Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro. Jorge Carrascal, who will serve a suspension in Flamengo’s next two Brasileirão matches, is already a confirmed absence. In addition, De La Cruz is not expected to travel with the Fla delegation, as the pitch at Arena Condá is synthetic.

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