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Will Pedro play in Flamengo's next match?

After defeating Atlético-MG 1-0 in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is preparing for the first leg of the round of 16 in the Copa do Brasil. Coincidentally, Atlético-MG will again be Flamengo's opponent in the match. Amidst this, one player who should remain in the starting lineup is forward Pedro, who played for 78 minutes this Sunday (27).

Initially, it's worth noting that the striker returned to the starting lineup due to his performance shown to the coaching staff. However, in addition to this, there is an additional factor for the number 9 to remain in the team: Pedro is suspended for the next Brasileirão match, on Sunday (03).

Therefore, Filipe Luís knows that Pedro will have a forced rest at the weekend and can demand more physically from the player on Thursday (31), for the Copa do Brasil. In addition, with the natural absence of the number 9 in the Brasileirão, the Flamengo coach will need a more physically rested player to start in the 18th round match against Ceará.

It's worth noting that, in addition to Pedro, Wallace Yan will also serve a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Therefore, the main options for the spot on Sunday (03) are Juninho, Gonzalo Plata and captain Bruno Henrique.

Who will be in the starting lineup for Flamengo's next match?

Despite Pedro's situation, Filipe Luís will have a 'headache' when setting up Flamengo for the next match. This is because it will be necessary to consider the importance of the knockout match, but also the load control of the athletes. After all, players like Varela, Jorginho and Arrascaeta have been accumulating matches in sequence.

It's worth mentioning that the reinforcements Emerson Royal and Saúl Ñíguez are not expected to take the field on Thursday (31), against Atlético-MG. Despite being physically fit, the reinforcements still need to acquire match rhythm and train together with the squad.

Regarding bureaucratic issues, it's a fact that the athletes are not yet regularized. However, Flamengo will have no problems registering the players, who should appear in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the CBF at the beginning of this week.

What are the details of Flamengo's next match?

Now, Flamengo switches focus to compete in the Copa do Brasil. This is because, on Thursday (31), the Most Beloved meets Atlético-MG again, for the round of 16 of the knockout tournament. Thus, the teams face each other again at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

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