Coluna do Fla
·20 de janeiro de 2026
Vasco face costly absence for clash with Flamengo

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·20 de janeiro de 2026

Flamengo faces Vasco this Wednesday (21st) at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the Vasco team will not have the forward Rayan, who is in active negotiations with Bournemouth (ENG).
According to journalist Bruno Murito, Rayan was preserved from the classic against Flamengo to avoid risks. Therefore, the forward will be a significant absence for Vasco in the decisive match at Maracanã.
At the moment, Vasco is negotiating the sale of Rayan to Bournemouth, a Premier League team. Thus, the English team offered 35 million euros (R$ 220 million at the current exchange rate), with the amount including bonuses.
Vasco started the Campeonato Carioca with a 4-2 victory over Maricá, at São Januário. Shortly after, playing again at home, they only managed a goalless draw against Nova Iguaçu. Thus, they occupy the second position in Group A, with four points.
On the other hand, Flamengo has not yet won in the Campeonato Carioca. The red-black team has been playing with the under-20 squad, while the main team is in pre-season. However, it is likely that Mengo will use some players in the classic against Vasco.
Flamengo faces Vasco this Wednesday (21st) at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.
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