After two games with a mixed team, Flamengo has the base of the starting team on the field
Coach Tite should play Flamengo at full strength this Sunday (28), to try to get back on the path to victories in the classic against Botafogo. This is because, in the last two games, against Palmeiras and Bolívar (BOL), the coach took to the field a team with several modifications, sparing athletes like Pedro and Arrascaeta. Now, with reduced fatigue, the trend is towards a more complete team.
Therefore, Flamengo should start the game with: Rossi, Varela, Fabricio Bruno, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo and Pedro. Among these athletes, only four were starters in Fla’s last match, namely Rossi, Fabrício Bruno, De La Cruz and Bruno Henrique.
Among the players used in coach Tite’s ‘base team’, the only one unavailable is Everton Cebolinha. The number 11 has been out of action since the game against São Paulo, in the second round. On that occasion, the attacker left during the first half, and exams found injury to the right calf. The expectation is that Everton will be able to return in next Wednesday’s match (01), against Amazonas, in the Copa do Brasil.
In addition to Cebolinha, Flamengo does not have Gabigol. This embezzlement, however, does not have such a safe forecast regarding the return. This is because Gabi is suspended from football until April 2025, for attempted fraud in an anti-doping test. However, there is an appeal to be judged by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and both Fla and the athlete are confident of obtaining a suspensive effect.
FIGHT FOR LEADERSHIP OF BRASILEIRÃO
With seven points won, Flamengo started the round in second place, below only Red Bull Bragantino. However, it is worth highlighting that the São Paulo team’s advantage is only in the number of goals scored, as there is a tie in points, number of victories and goal difference. Therefore, it is safe to say that, if Fla wins, it will take the lead at least provisionally. This is because Rubro-Negro takes to the field at 11am, while Braga plays at 6:30pm, against Fortaleza.
GAME STREAMING
As usual, Coluna do Fla will be present at Maracanã, to provide the best coverage on the internet, through Youtube. The pre-game starts at 10am, and afterwards, Rafa Penido takes charge of the narration, with Tulio Rodrigues providing commentary. In addition to them, the team also includes Vitor Beloti and Léo José in the report. On social media, Coluna reports in real time, alongside the news on the website columnadofla.com. In addition, the game is broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view).
