Flamengo face extra challenge in clash with Juventude in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Jorginho Recovers from Left Thigh Pain and Is Out of the Game Against Juventude

The Flamengo will take the field this Sunday (14) to face Juventude in Caxias do Sul, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. Besides the history against the team from Rio Grande do Sul away from home, the Most Beloved will have an extra 'challenge' with the absence of Jorginho.

This is because Jorginho has become a crucial player for coach Filipe Luís at Flamengo since the Club World Cup in the United States. However, against Juventude, the Italo-Brazilian will be absent. Thus, the coach, who will also be without Erick Pulgar, will need to make changes in the midfield.

WHAT ARE FILIPE LUÍS' OPTIONS?

Filipe Luís is likely to keep Nicolás de la Cruz among the starters. The Uruguayan midfielder participated in the match against Grêmio before the break for the FIFA Date at the beginning of September. Additionally, Saúl Ñíguez and Arrascaeta are expected to complete the trio.

However, the absence of Jorginho causes Flamengo to lose control of the midfield, as has been happening in recent games. With ball control and high passing accuracy, the Italo-Brazilian has become a kind of 'joker'. Meanwhile, De La Cruz presents different characteristics.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS. JUVENTUDE?

Thus, without Jorginho, Flamengo is preparing to face Juventude this Sunday (14) at 4 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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