Filipe Luís hints at Flamengo XI v Juventude without Léo Ortiz | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Juventude in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão

After two weeks without games due to the FIFA Date, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (14), at 4pm (Brasília time). Filipe Luís' team faces Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. For the match, the red-black coach outlined the starting team without Léo Ortiz.

What is Flamengo's probable lineup?

Rossi; Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.

Why is Léo Ortiz not among the starters?

Absolute starter for Flamengo of Filipe Luís, Léo Ortiz was not called up for the game against Juventude. This is because the defender is serving an automatic suspension for accumulating yellow cards in the Brasileirão. With this, Danilo takes the spot in the defense alongside Léo Pereira.

What are Flamengo's other absences?

In addition to Léo Ortiz, Flamengo has five other confirmed absences for the game against Juventude. In summary, Jorginho and Varela were unable to recover in time from thigh discomfort and pubalgia, respectively. Therefore, both are out of the match against Juventude this Sunday (14).

On the other hand, Bruno Henrique is undergoing load control established by the Medical Department and is out for Flamengo against Juventude. Lastly, Alex Sandro is still treating a calf injury, while Erick Pulgar continues the schedule of recovery from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of the right foot.

Who broadcasts the game?

The Flamengo x Juventude game is broadcast live by Amazon Prime Video, through streaming. Coluna do Fla TV, on the other hand, follows the post-match details, such as, for example, the press conference of coach Filipe Luís, on YouTube.

What is Flamengo's situation in the table?

Currently, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão with a certain advantage. This is because, the Most Loved has 47 points. Palmeiras, who have already played the 23rd round and beat Internacional, are in second place, with 46.

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