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Flamengo and Atlético-MG face off this Thursday (31st) at Maracanã

In search of an advantage in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo will take on Atlético-MG starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (31st). With the Maracanã clash in mind, coach Filipe Luís has already defined the squad list. For the match, the coach will have five reinforcements, three of whom are new signings: Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl.

WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha, Rossi Defenders: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Cleiton, Emerson Royal, Varela, João Victor, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Viña Midfielders: Allan, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Matheus Gonçalves, Saúl Forwards: Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan

Filipe Luís has important players available for the match. After recovering from a hamstring injury, Alex Sandro is confirmed to play. Saúl, meanwhile, has already regularized his situation and is available to make his debut. In addition, Ayrton Lucas has returned from a cut-contusion injury and is also part of the group the coach can use. Finally, Samuel Lino and Emerson Royal are the surprises.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

The red-and-black team is dealing with four important absences for the match. Danilo is treating a thigh muscle injury and remains in recovery. At the same time, Erick Pulgar is still out after undergoing surgery on his right foot. Michael is still feeling pain in his left ankle and remains in treatment. Finally, De la Cruz was rested due to physical load management.

WHAT TIME DOES THE GAME START?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Atlético-MG at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (31st), at Maracanã. SporTV will broadcast the game on cable, while Premiere will show the match via pay-per-view. In addition, for those who want exclusive coverage of Mengão, Coluna do Fla offers real-time minute-by-minute coverage on the website, as well as updates on social media and YouTube.

WILL THERE BE A SECOND LEG?

The knockout rounds of the Copa do Brasil are played over two legs, and next Wednesday (6th), at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte will host the second match between the teams. Thus, the game will decide who advances to the quarterfinals, and if the aggregate score ends in a tie, the spot will be decided by penalties.

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