Plata set to miss Flamengo v São Paulo clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata was substituted in the first half against Chapecoense

Although he does not have an injury, Gonzalo Plata is expected to miss next Sunday’s match (26), when Flamengo host São Paulo in the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The Ecuadorian did not take the field in training this Friday (24) due to tendinitis in his right knee.

Gonzalo Plata asked to be substituted in the 33rd minute of the first half of the match against Chapecoense because of the pain last Wednesday (22). So, having missed the last two training sessions, the Ecuadorian will probably not be fit for the match. As a result, three players are competing for the winger spot: Lorran, Everton Cebolinha, and Nico De la Cruz.

The Flamengo academy product was chosen to replace Plata and delivered, scoring Flamengo’s third goal in the rout over Chapecoense. Everton Cebolinha is more of an outside option. Number 11 had even started warming up when the Ecuadorian went down on the pitch, but Jardim chose the youngster. Finally, De la Cruz, who did not feature in the last match, can also play in the role.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

With that, Leonardo Jardim is expected to line Flamengo up as follows against São Paulo: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Samuel Lino; Bruno Henrique, Lorran, and Pedro. It is worth noting that Luiz Araújo, another possible replacement for Plata, is in the medical department.

WHO IS BACK?

If Plata is almost certainly out, Flamengo will have Léo Ortiz back. Injured since the last match before the break for the World Cup, the center back has recovered and will be included in the squad for the match. However, due to a lack of match fitness, number 3 is expected to start on the bench.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO?

Flamengo vs São Paulo kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on subscription channel Premiere. However, the best and most red-and-black coverage is from Coluna do Fla, with reporters Rock Hudson and Rodrigo Lima, live from the Maracanã.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Warning signs are on with Plata. Jardim said the Ecuadorian had already returned from the World Cup with this knee pain. After that, the player was used on Arena Condá’s synthetic pitch in the rain. It’s best for him to be rested against São Paulo so it doesn’t get worse —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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