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Flamengo’s last match before the World Cup takes place on May 30

Flamengo remains focused on its final commitments before the break for the World Cup. That is because, on May 31, the global football calendar will be paused due to the national-team tournament. As a result, the Rubro-Negro has decided to give special attention to its youth academy during this period.

Known for developing great players throughout his career, Leonardo Jardim has not yet been able to give many opportunities to Flamengo’s academy youngsters. Therefore, during the World Cup break, the Portuguese coach will test some of the prospects, who could be permanently integrated into the squad in the second half of the year.

Will Flamengo have players called up for the World Cup?

In addition, Leonardo Jardim may use academy players to make up for possible absences of players called up for the World Cup. After all, 12 Flamengo players appeared on national teams’ preliminary lists, including Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Brazil’s national team included seven Flamengo players on its preliminary list: Danilo, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, Paquetá, Pedro, and Lino. In addition, Uruguay included Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela. Finally, Carrascal is on Colombia’s radar, while Ecuador is counting on Gonzalo Plata.

What is Flamengo’s last match before the World Cup?

It is worth noting that Flamengo will take the field for the last time before the World Cup on May 30. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro will face Coritiba at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for its next commitment of the season. This Thursday (14), the Rubro-Negro will face Vitória again at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Barradão, in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

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