Léo Ortiz ruled out of Flamengo v São Paulo clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo wants to ensure Léo Ortiz is 100% recovered after ankle sprain

Léo Ortiz remains sidelined for Flamengo. After making a 'sacrifice' to play in the Libertadores semifinal, the defender missed the match against Sport and will also be absent against São Paulo this Wednesday (05).

The defender sprained his right ankle in the victory over Palmeiras on October 19. Since then, Léo Ortiz only faced Racing (ARG) in the second semifinal of the Libertadores, after a task force to ensure he had the minimum conditions to play in Argentina.

From the Palmeiras game to the match against São Paulo this Wednesday (05), Léo Ortiz was absent in the first leg against Racing, in the defeat to Fortaleza, and in the victory over Sport. In the long term, the situation is not concerning, but Flamengo does not want to push the number 3.

WHO ARE THE CONFIRMED ABSENTEES AGAINST SÃO PAULO?

Without Léo Ortiz, Flamengo already has seven absentees for the game against São Paulo. Still in the medical department are Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, Jorginho, and Jorge Carrascal. Additionally, Bruno Henrique and Evertton Araújo are serving suspensions.

For Léo Ortiz's spot, therefore, Filipe Luís will give another chance to Danilo. The experienced defender has played in Flamengo's last five matches, starting in three. It's also worth mentioning that in the match against Palmeiras, the Brazilian National Team player replaced the number 3 in the first half.

WHAT TIME IS SÃO PAULO VS FLAMENGO?

With many absentees, Flamengo will take the field next Wednesday (05) against São Paulo at Vila Belmiro. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. Coluna do Fla will provide coverage of the match.

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