Saúl ruled out of Flamengo v Bahia clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Besides Saúl Ñíguez, Flamengo Has Three More Absences to Face Bahia

Flamengo faces Bahia this Sunday (05), for the 27th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. Among the confirmed absences is midfielder Saúl Ñíguez.

Due to pain in his left ankle, the number 8 has been rested by the coaching staff. It’s worth noting that the Spanish player had already played through pain in recent matches and is now focusing on recovery.

In addition, coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with three more absences. The starting lineup will likely be adjusted to face Bahia away from home.

WHO ARE THE OTHER ABSENCES?

Erick Pulgar is still undergoing physical reconditioning. The midfielder has not yet returned to group training after injuring the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

At the same time, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are serving automatic suspensions. Both received their third yellow card in the draw against Cruzeiro last Thursday (02).

WHAT IS THE STANDING OF THE TEAMS IN THE TABLE?

With 55 points, Flamengo leads the Campeonato Brasileiro. The red-black team has 16 wins, seven draws, and only two losses so far.

On the other hand, Bahia is in sixth place, with 40 points. Thus, the Bahia team is trying to get closer to the G-4 and has accumulated 11 wins, seven draws, and seven losses.

WHO IS BROADCASTING BAHIA VS FLAMENGO?

Premiere will broadcast the match live via pay-per-view. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will cover all the action in real time on their website, YouTube, and social media.

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