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Saúl Ñíguez is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards

Flamengo faces Fluminense this Wednesday (19) in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Amidst the title race, the red-black team will have an important absence against Red Bull Bragantino: Saúl Ñíguez.

This is because Saúl Ñíguez committed a foul at the 17th minute of the first half. Thus, the Spanish midfielder received a yellow card and is suspended for the next round. The foreign player was on the verge of suspension due to the number of warnings.

WHO WILL TAKE SAÚL'S PLACE?

Saúl Ñíguez is currently a substitute at Flamengo, but he started the classic against Fluminense due to the number of absences. Coach Filipe Luís has been using Jorginho and Erick Pulgar as a pair in front of the defense.

In addition, Flamengo has other options for Saúl Ñíguez's position. Evertton Araújo, a young talent from the red-black base, as well as Allan and Nicolás de la Cruz, who are currently with the club's medical department, are also alternatives.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

At the moment, Flamengo is facing Fluminense for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship, but Saúl is out of the next match. The red-black team will face Red Bull Bragantino on Saturday (22), at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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