Filipe Luís gets injury boost for Flamengo v Atlético-MG clash | OneFootball

Coach can finally solve problems on the left side with Ayrton Lucas' return

If Filipe Luís decides to mix up the team against Atlético-MG, the coach can give a break to Matías Viña, who played the last three games of Flamengo. After all, Ayrton Lucas has been cleared by the medical department after a cut on his leg and will be available to Mengão this Thursday (31), for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.

With his recovery, Ayrton Lucas is related to the game against Atlético-MG this Thursday (31), according to journalist Venê Casagrande. The duel, at Maracanã, is valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.

What was Ayrton Lucas' injury?

The player was on the field against São Paulo, in the 13th round of the Brasileirão, in the second week of July, when Enzo Díaz hit him on the calf. The injury was eight centimeters deep and had exposed bone. Therefore, the athlete was taken to the hospital to receive stitches.

Does Flamengo have other left-backs?

Alex Sandro is facing his third physical problem of the year. The left-back felt pain in the back of his left thigh, in the same game with the paulistas, where he had confirmed the injury. However, he has not yet fully recovered and is expected to remain out of the squad.

When does the ball roll for Flamengo x Atlético-MG?

With Ayrton Lucas available, Flamengo and Atlético-MG, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, starts at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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