Sport missing key player for clash with Flamengo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Rafael Thyere is an undisputed starter for Sport this season

The Sport team faces the tough task of trying to stop Flamengo this Saturday (01), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. As such, the team from Pernambuco will have another significant absence: the defender and captain Rafael Thyere.

This is because Rafael Thyere is injured and did not participate in Sport's last training session before traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, interim coach César Lucena is likely to choose the Portuguese player João Silva.

With this, Sport is practically set for the game. The team from Pernambuco is expected to take the field as follows: Gabriel Vasconcelos; Aderlan, João Silva, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido; Rivera, Pedro Augusto, and Lucas Lima; Romarinho, Barletta, and Derik.

CONFIRMED PRESENCES?

Before the team's trip, Sport had two concerns for the game: Lucas Lima and Rivera. Both midfielders, who have been undisputed starters since the beginning of the season, had started treatment to recover from injuries. Thus, both traveled with the group.

SPORT RECIFE'S ABSENCES?

On the other hand, coach César Lucena will have three absences: Rafael Thyere is injured, Matheusinho received a red card against Mirassol and is serving a suspension, and the young Zé Lucas, a team starter, was called up for the Brazilian Under-17 National Team.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Thus, Flamengo faces Sport this Saturday (01), at 9 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. As such, Coluna do Fla brings all the information directly from Maracanã, with reports by Rodrigo Lima.

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