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Cruzeiro’s Medical Department Is Full Ahead of Match Against Flamengo

As the reigning Libertadores champions, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro in the round of 16 of the tournament. With only a few days left before the first leg, the Minas Gerais side has a new concern for the clash. It is Néiser Villarreal.

According to information from ‘Rádio Itatiaia’, forward Néiser Villarreal is dealing with a muscle injury in his thigh. As a result, the player will miss the matches against Chapecoense and Mirassol and is also expected to miss the clashes against Flamengo in the Libertadores.

It is worth noting that Villarreal is Kaio Jorge’s immediate replacement, Cruzeiro’s starting center forward. Therefore, the player’s possible absence has Artur Jorge on alert, as he will have Bruno Rodrigues as the main alternative to the number 19 shirt.

Does Cruzeiro have absences for the matches against Flamengo?

Yes! Cruzeiro has two confirmed absences to face Flamengo. Gabriel Pec fractured the tibia in his left leg, while Sinisterra suffered a serious muscle injury in his left thigh.

And what is Flamengo’s situation like?

Flamengo, on the other hand, hopes to have an empty medical department for the match against Cruzeiro. Lucas Paquetá and Léo Ortiz are already part of the red-and-black squad, while Luiz Araújo continues his recovery schedule after a knee injury.

When will the Libertadores matches between Flamengo and Cruzeiro take place?

The first match between the teams will take place next Wednesday (12), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão. After that, the second and decisive clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will be the following week, on the 19th, at the same time, at Maracanã. Therefore, Rubro-Negro will have the support of the Nation as they seek qualification.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before thinking about Cruzeiro, however, Flamengo is focused on its next commitment of 2026. This Sunday (09), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Vitória at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Vitória.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.