What are Flamengo and Olimpia's likely line-ups for today's match? | OneFootball

Flamengo and Olimpia (PAR) face off at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday (17)

This Friday (17), Flamengo play their final friendly of the mid-season break before returning to the official calendar. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla presents the likely lineups for both the Rubro-Negro side and Olimpia (PAR).

What are the probable lineups?

Flamengo: Rossi; Royal (Varela), João Victor, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Lino; Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Pedro. Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

Olimpia: Oliveira; Cáceres, Bentaberry, Mateo Gamarra and Alan Rodríguez; Franco, Alfaro, Richard Sánchez and Delmás; Benítez and Braian Romero. Head coach: Pablo Sánchez.

Who is unavailable for Flamengo?

It is worth noting that, for the friendly against Olimpia, Flamengo still have nine confirmed absences. That is because three players are recovering from injuries: Léo Ortiz (thigh injury), Arrascaeta (right calf), and Lucas Paquetá (left thigh).

In addition, Jorge Carrascal is on vacation and will only report back to Flamengo this Saturday (18). Finally, five of the nine called up are still not available to Leonardo Jardim, since they returned to training with the Rubro-Negro side only recently.

Does Flamengo have any reinforcements?

Yes! As previously reported by Nathalia Coelho, from Coluna do Fla, among the Flamengo players who played in the 2026 World Cup, one has been included in the squad for the friendly. It is Guillermo Varela, who will be available against Olimpia.

Who is broadcasting the match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo vs. Olimpia will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV, on YouTube. In addition, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla TV will follow the match through the website and social media, with on-site coverage from reporters João Victor and Mônica Alves.

When does Flamengo return to official action?

Finally, Flamengo only return to the field next Wednesday (22). On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro side will take on Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home, at Arena Condá.

It is worth noting that yes, Flamengo vs. Chapecoense will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will also show the match. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla will follow every detail of the Rubro-Negro side on the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

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