Flamengo today: the main Flamengo news this Thursday, 02/04/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the rubro-negro news highlights this April 2

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo updates this Thursday (02). That’s because the sports news cycle has been highlighting relevant stories about the Rubro-Negro, who face Red Bull Bragantino.

Flamengo have 4 absences and 1 player one booking away from suspension for the game against Bragantino in the Brasileirão

After the end of the FIFA international break, Flamengo return to action this Thursday (02) to face Red Bull Bragantino. The Rubro-Negro, in fact, are looking for all three points to move into the top four of the Brasileirão. To do that, coach Leonardo Jardim has four absences and one player at risk of suspension.

Flamengo will be without four players against Bragantino. Alex Sandro is recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh, while Bruno Henrique is finishing treatment for pubalgia. Finally, Saúl is still undergoing treatment after surgery on his left heel, while Evertton Araújo is serving an automatic suspension.

Ancelotti calls up 3 Flamengo players for the World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has already decided on 24 of the 26 names to be called up for Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. Flamengo, so far, have three players on the Italian coach’s list.

According to journalist Pedro Ivo Almeida of ESPN, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro and Danilo are guaranteed spots at the 2026 World Cup. The players will only miss out if they suffer an injury before the tournament.

CBF announces dates and kickoff times for Flamengo vs Vitória in the Copa do Brasil

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Wednesday (01) the dates and kickoff times for the matches between Flamengo and Vitória in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Both matches will kick off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with the first leg at the Maracanã on April 22 and the second leg in Salvador on May 15.

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