Flamengo has wrapped up its preparations and finalized the squad list for the crucial clash against Cruzeiro, valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Serie A at the Mineirão stadium.
The Flamengo squad departs this Friday afternoon (21) for Belo Horizonte, where they will look to secure a positive result against Cruzeiro. The match, part of the 24th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, promises to be intense, given the recent history between the teams, who previously faced off for a spot in the Libertadores quarter-finals. Kickoff at the Mineirão is set for this Saturday (22) at 8:30 PM (Brasilia time).
For the showdown, the Flamengo head coach has confirmed the list of players traveling with the delegation. The group is scheduled to fly out at 4:00 PM, with full coverage from the M360 Team reporting live from the airport to capture the team’s atmosphere ahead of this important away game.
Squad list
The roster selected by the Mais Querido features key names as they aim to overcome the home side:
- Goalkeepers:Rossi, Andrew, and Dyogo Alves.
- Defenders:Ayrton Lucas, Danilo, Emerson Royal, Varela, João Victor, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Jhonny.
- Midfielders:Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Saúl, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, and Lucas Paquetá.
- Forwards:Lorran, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo, Pedro, Plata, and Samuel Lino.
Confirmed injuries
Despite the available options, the coaching staff had to deal with specific absences. Three players remain in the medical department and were not included in the squad.
Full-back Alex Sandro continues treatment for calf pain, while center-back Vitão is recovering from a muscle injury. Additionally, De La Cruz is sidelined as he treats a left thigh injury.
Regarding the importance of the match and the preparation, the M360 Team emphasizes that this clash is vital for the club’s goals in the league standings. The match will be broadcast exclusively by the streaming service Amazon Prime.
For those who wish to follow all the action in real time, the M360 Team will provide all the details, stats, and post-match coverage via our portal, social media channels, and official YouTube channel.
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