Plata set to miss Flamengo v São Paulo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata was subbed off in the first half against Chapecoense

Although he does not have an injury, Gonzalo Plata is expected to miss next Sunday’s match (26), when Flamengo host São Paulo in the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The Ecuadorian was not on the pitch during Friday’s training session (24) due to tendinitis in his right knee.

Gonzalo Plata asked to be substituted in the 33rd minute of the first half of the match against Chapecoense last Wednesday (22) because of the pain. So, having missed the last two training sessions, the Ecuadorian will probably not be fit for the game. As a result, three players are competing for the winger spot: Lorran, Everton Cebolinha, and Nico De la Cruz.

The Flamengo academy product was chosen to replace Plata and delivered, scoring Flamengo’s third goal in the rout over Chapecoense. Everton Cebolinha is more of an outside option. Number 11 had even started warming up when the Ecuadorian went down on the pitch, but Jardim chose the youngster. Lastly, De la Cruz, who was not involved in the last match, can also play in that role.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

With that in mind, Leonardo Jardim is expected to field Flamengo as follows against São Paulo: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Samuel Lino; Bruno Henrique, Lorran, and Pedro. It is worth noting that Luiz Araújo, another possible replacement for Plata, is in the medical department.

WHO IS BACK?

If Plata is almost certain to be unavailable, Flamengo will have Léo Ortiz back. Injured since the last match before the break for the World Cup, the center-back has recovered and will be included in the squad for the match. However, lacking match fitness, the number 3 is expected to start on the bench.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO?

Flamengo vs São Paulo kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on the subscription channel Premiere. However, the best and most red-and-black coverage is from Coluna do Fla, with reporters Rock Hudson and Rodrigo Lima, live from the Maracanã.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Warning signs are on with Plata. Jardim said the Ecuadorian already returned from the World Cup with this knee pain. After that, he was played on the synthetic pitch and in the rain at Arena Condá. It’s best for him to be rested against São Paulo so it doesn’t get worse — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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