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Lucas Paquetá to Be Rested for Flamengo vs Vitória Match

Flamengo will have an important absence for the match against Vitória this Wednesday (22): Lucas Paquetá. At the Maracanã, the teams begin the fifth round of the 2026 Copa do Brasil. So, Coluna do Fla wants to know: who should replace the number 20 in the first leg of the national tournament?

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Who should replace Lucas Paquetá in the Flamengo vs Vitória match?

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After leaving the Flamengo vs Bahia match on Sunday (19) with pain in his left knee, Lucas Paquetá underwent tests. As a result, he was diagnosed with swelling in the fibular tendon and in the hamstring due to physical wear and tear and, because of that, the midfielder will be rested for the next matches.

Could Flamengo get a boost for the match against Vitória?

Yes! Flamengo is waiting to find out whether Jorginho will be available for the first match against Vitória. That is because the midfielder trained with the squad this Monday (20) and therefore has a chance of being included in the matchday squad. It is worth noting that the number 21 is recovering from an injury to his left calf.

When will the second leg between Flamengo and Vitória be?

It is worth noting that the second match of the fifth round is scheduled for May 14 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão. Therefore, with the knockout tie to be decided away from home, Flamengo hopes to build a good advantage at the Maracanã and take a big step toward qualification for the round of 16.

When do Flamengo and Vitória face each other?

Without Lucas Paquetá available, the first match between Flamengo and Vitória takes place this Wednesday (22), in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Furthermore, kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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