Lineups confirmed for the Flamengo vs. Vitória clash, valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Serie A.
Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (09) to face Vitória at the Maracanã in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Serie A. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM (Brasília time), and the managers have already finalized their formations in pursuit of the win.
Flamengo Lineup
The Flamengo manager has chosen to field the following team for the duel: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. Available on the bench are: Andrew, Dyogo Alves, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Johnny, Evertton Araújo, Saúl, Lucas Paquetá, Lorran, Plata, Bruno Henrique, and Wallace Yan.
A key highlight for the match is the return of Lucas Paquetá, who had not played since June 29, and Gonzalo Plata, who has recovered from tendonitis.
On the other hand, Mengão faces significant absences: Luiz Araújo (knee injury), Vitão (thigh injury), De La Cruz (suspended), Everton Cebolinha (viral infection), Alex Sandro (right calf pain), and João Victor (called up to the Brazil national team U-20).
Vitória Formation
Vitória, currently in 13th place in the standings, will feature the following starting XI: Lucas Arcanjo; Caíque Gonçalves, Brítez, and Fabiano Souza; Erick, Wallace, Martínez, Zé Vitor, and Ramon; Matheuzinho and Renê. The substitutes list includes: Yuri, Fintelman, Mateus Silva, Ramon, Edenilson, Wendell, Pochettino, Marinho, Osvaldo, Tarzia, Fabri, and Kayzer.
The team from Bahia arrives for the clash feeling some fatigue after playing a Copa do Brasil match last Thursday (06).
Manager Jair Ventura will be without Cacá and Luan Cândido (suspended), in addition to eight players currently in the medical department.
How to Watch
The Flamengo vs. Vitória match will be broadcast live on SporTV and Premiere.
For fans looking to follow every play and analysis, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage on their YouTube channel, featuring reporters Rock Hudson, Rodrigo Lima, and João Mércio.
The outcome of this clash could directly impact the Brazilian Serie A table, especially for Vitória, who are looking to move further away from the relegation zone, and Flamengo, who aim to solidify their position at the top of the table. The round promises excitement as the teams pursue their respective goals in the competition.
