Flamengo may field first-team players as Carioca relegation looms | OneFootball

Why can Flamengo use professional players in the upcoming Carioca matches?

Flamengo is currently at the bottom of the Campeonato Carioca standings after three matches played. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is considering using some professional players in the upcoming state championship games.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo believes that competing in the round-robin tournament among the four worst teams in the Carioca is detrimental to the club's institutional planning. This is because the club would have to play more matches in the state championship.

If Flamengo qualifies for the finals of the Campeonato Carioca, they will have to play four more times. However, if they have to participate in the round-robin to avoid relegation, they would need to play six more matches, which means two additional games in total.

Therefore, Flamengo is considering whether to use some players from the main team in the upcoming Carioca matches. If they continue with the under-20 team, Bruno Pivetti will be on the sidelines. However, if any professional squad player is included, Filipe Luís will lead the team.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Amidst the uncertainty about which team to use in the upcoming Carioca matches, Flamengo has a match scheduled against Vasco this Wednesday (21). The game will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the third round of the Carioca.

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