With important absences, Flamengo and Mirassol have finalized their lineups for a direct confrontation in the Brasileirão, where the Rubro-Negro could close the gap on the leader.
The ball is set to roll this Sunday (16) for a high-stakes match in the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. At Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia (Maião), Flamengo will face Mirassol at a crucial moment in the competition.
For the Rubro-Negro, a victory means a chance to narrow the gap on league leaders Palmeiras, who stumbled in the previous round. Meanwhile, the home team is looking for points to move away from the relegation zone.
The match promises to be electrifying, with Flamengo, currently second place with 42 points and two games in hand, putting pressure on the leader. Mirassol, on the other hand, sits in 15th position with 23 points and needs to secure three points to gain some breathing room in the standings.
Lineups Confirmed and Absences on Both Sides
Coaches Leonardo Jardim (Flamengo) and Rafael Guanaes (Mirassol) have already announced their starting lineups. Flamengo will take the field with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Pereira, Danilo, and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Paquetá, and Carrascal; Plata, Pedro, and Luiz Araújo.
However, the Rio de Janeiro-based team will have to contend with significant absences. Leonardo Jardim will be without Alex Sandro (right calf pain), Vitão (left thigh injury), De La Cruz (left thigh injury), Bruno Henrique (ankle pain), and Cebolinha (coach’s decision).
On Mirassol‘s side, the absences include forward Negueba, sidelined since April due to a multi-ligament knee injury, and midfielder Aldo Filho, recovering from a muscular thigh injury. The São Paulo-based team’s lineup is: Walter; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Willian Machado, and Reinaldo; Cazonatti, Wallisson, and Denilson; Fernandinho, Edson Carioca, and Bruno Santos.
The match will receive extensive coverage, with broadcasts on Record (free-to-air channel), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view), promising to captivate Brazilian football fans this weekend.
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