Flamengo return: Cebolinha out v Palmeiras, trio back | OneFootball

Flamengo returned to training at CT Ninho do Urubu this Thursday, after defeating Botafogo 3-0 in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Now, the Rubro-Negro is focusing all its attention on the direct clash for the top spot in the national tournament against Palmeiras. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) on Sunday at Maracanã.

Filipe Luís will have a headache for the match: Éverton Cebolinha. The forward came on in the second half, played for about 20 minutes, and had to be substituted after feeling pain in his thigh. He will undergo imaging tests to assess the severity of the injury.

However, the day also brought good news. Absent in the derby against Glorioso, De La Cruz, Allan, and Saúl took part in training, as did the players who were substitutes at Nilton Santos. Those who spent more minutes on the field last Wednesday followed a muscle recovery schedule.

Saúl, under the supervision of physiotherapists, trained separately from the rest of the squad. The Spanish midfielder for Flamengo is still recovering from pain in his right ankle, which caused him to miss the last match. His presence is not confirmed for the clash against Verdão.

Meanwhile, Allan, who was out due to pain in his right foot, and De La Cruz, who was kept off the synthetic pitch, trained with the other players. The Uruguayan, by the way, performed the activities with a bandage on his left knee to strengthen the area.

De La Cruz during Flamengo training this Thursday at Ninho do Urubu. (Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo)

Flamengo's Situation

With the victory over Botafogo, the Rubro-Negro reached 58 points and remained in second place in the Brazilian Championship. Filipe Luís' men stayed three points behind leaders Palmeiras (61), who thrashed Red Bull Bragantino.

Flamengo's Next Match

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras – 29th round of the Brasileirão

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