Flamengo faces Remo with a mixed squad this Sunday; check out lineups and where to watch
The 26th round of the Brazilian Serie A features an important clash for Flamengo this Sunday (06), as the team visits Remo at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém, at 4 PM BRT (Brasília Time). The match pits a Mengão squad that may rest some of its key players in anticipation of future commitments against a Leão Azul team seeking maximum strength to climb out of the relegation zone.
Probable Lineups
Head coach Leonardo Jardim‘s strategy for Flamengo is expected to involve a mixed lineup. With a decisive Libertadores clash next Thursday (10), some starters might be rested. However, the club management aims to maintain competitiveness to stay in the title race. The list of absences includes Alex Sandro (calf pain), Evertton Araújo (muscle injury), and Plata, whose transfer was canceled and will only join the squad on Monday morning. On the other hand, Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas are included in the squad, and Vitão and De La Cruz have overcome their injuries.
Flamengo‘s probable lineup is: Rossi; Varela (Royal), Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar (Jorginho), Paquetá, and Arrascaeta; Carrascal (Luiz Araújo), Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
On Remo‘s side, head coach Léo Condé has almost the entire squad available. New signings Mayk, Edson Fernando, and Jajá have recovered from injuries and are back in the squad. The only confirmed absence is right-back João Lucas, who is recovering from a serious knee injury.
Remo‘s probable lineup is: Marcelo Rangel; Marcelinho, Marllon, Tchamba, and Marlon; Zé Welison, Picco, Zé Ricardo, and Pikachu; Jajá, and Taliari.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast by Globo for most of Brazil. The exceptions on free-to-air TV are São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Ceará, Pernambuco, Minas Gerais, and Paraná, which will air other games. For those who prefer to watch on other platforms, the clash will also be available on Premiere (pay-per-view) and GETV (YouTube).
Analysis and Expectation
Even with the possibility of resting some players, Flamengo demonstrates the strength of its qualified squad. Remo, on the other hand, battling against relegation, enters the field under pressure. The Rubro-Negra squad will face the challenge of living up to the massive support from the Pará fans, who greeted the delegation with a big celebration in Belém, and aiming for a convincing victory.
“Even while planning to preserve some starters, Flamengo boasts one of the most qualified squads in South America, with significant players ready to take the field. On the other side, the Pará opponent is under strong pressure, appearing weakened in the championship’s relegation zone. Therefore, the Rubro-Negra team needs a convincing performance to reward the massive support from the local fans, who packed the streets and gave the delegation an unforgettable welcome in Belém,” analyzed Mônica Alves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.
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