Flamengo has officially announced the squad list for Sunday’s (09) clash against Vitória. The highlights are the returns of Lucas Paquetá and Gonzalo Plata.
Flamengo will take the field this Sunday (09), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), to face Vitória in a match counting towards the 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian Serie A). Playing at home, at the Maracanã stadium, the Rio de Janeiro team seeks to secure three essential points to keep alive their pursuit of the league leader, Palmeiras.
Although coach Leonardo Jardim faces a challenging scenario with several absences in the squad, the release of the squad list brought positive news. The Rubro-Negro (red-and-black) fanbase celebrates the return of two important players who bolster the offensive and creative sectors for this decisive confrontation.
Reinforcements and Absences for the Rubro-Negro
The biggest news on the list is the return of midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who has been sidelined since late June due to a thigh injury. Alongside him, forward Gonzalo Plata has also been confirmed after recovering from tendinitis.
On the other hand, the medical department and suspensions are a concern. The club will be without Luiz Araújo, Vitão, Everton Cebolinha, Alex Sandro, and the Uruguayan De La Cruz. According to the Equipe M360, the tactical planning required emergency adjustments to compensate for these specific absences.
Projection for the Match
The probable starting lineup that Flamengo is expected to field against the team from Bahia includes: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Plata (or Paquetá), Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Regarding the team’s current form, the Equipe M360 highlights the importance of maintaining consistency in the standings:
Mengão (a nickname for Flamengo) occupies second place with 39 points, and every victory is vital to pressure the leader and secure a solid position in the final stretch of the Brasileirão (Brazilian Serie A).
Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcast live nationwide. Fans can follow the duel on SporTV, through cable channels, or via the pay-per-view system on Premiere. As usual, real-time coverage and all behind-the-scenes details can be found on the portal’s official channels. The focus now is on winning and reducing the gap to the top of the table before the upcoming commitments of the season.
