Absences, doubts and bans: how Flamengo face Vasco in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Flamengo has a confirmed absence for today’s match against Vasco in the Brasileirão

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (21), when they face Vasco in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. For the derby, Filipe Luís has one confirmed absence, two doubts, and three players at risk of suspension.

Who are the absences and doubts?

In short, Flamengo has one confirmed absence for the match against Vasco. That is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery after a fracture in his right foot’s metatarsal. In addition, Filipe Luís has two doubts for the match, as previously mentioned.

This is because Jorginho and Alex Sandro spent the week treating a left thigh edema and a left calf injury, respectively. However, the players may still appear on Flamengo’s squad list.

And who is at risk of suspension?

Finally, Flamengo is on alert regarding the situation of three players who are one yellow card away from suspension. They are: Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, and Allan. Therefore, if any of these players receive a third yellow card, they will miss the Rubro-Negro’s match in the 25th round of the Brasileirão against Corinthians.

What are the match details?

Therefore, Flamengo plays this Sunday (21), at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Vasco, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 24th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. It’s important to highlight that the teams are experiencing opposite situations in the competition.

While Flamengo is the leader of the Brasileirão with 50 points and is seeking victory to extend their lead, Vasco is in 15th place with 23 points, just one more than the first team in the relegation zone.

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