Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo out: Flamengo update for Atlético-MG clash

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·5. August 2025

Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo out: Flamengo update for Atlético-MG clash

Flamengo releases press bulletin about the team's absences for the Copa do Brasil match

Flamengo is preparing to face Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), for the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. For the match at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, the Most Beloved will have a series of absences. Among them, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo.

Not surprisingly, Flamengo's communication released a press bulletin individually informing the situations of some of the players who are absent from the team. Among the names are Bruno Henrique, Danilo, De La Cruz, Erick Pulgar and Luiz Araújo.

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What are the players' situations?

Bruno HenriqueDue to the accumulation of games in the season, the forward is undergoing load control. DaniloUltrasound performed this Tuesday showed good evolution of the injury in the right hamstring. The player begins physiotherapy work on the field this week and follows the recovery plan established by Flamengo's Medical Department. De La CruzHe is doing strength and mobility work at the George Helal CT gym and has already resumed exercises on the field with physiotherapy. Erick PulgarHe is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of the right foot, performed after an injury suffered during the FIFA Club World Cup. Luiz AraújoDue to the wear and tear from the sequence of games in the year, he is undergoing a process of load control.

And Michael?

In summary, according to the report from Coluna do Fla, Michael has recovered from pain in his left ankle. However, at this time, coach Filipe Luís has chosen not to include the forward, who is out due to a technical decision because of the time off.

Will Carrascal play?

No! It is important to note that, despite being regularized in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the CBF, Carrascal is not available for Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. This is because, Fla did not register the player in time for this phase of the national knockout tournament.

What's Flamengo's next step?

In summary, Flamengo is preparing to face Atlético-MG, for the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, on Wednesday (06). Thus, the teams will face off starting at 7pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

Remembering that Flamengo came out at a disadvantage in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. This is because, in the first leg, at Maracanã, the Most Beloved lost to Atlético-MG, by 1 to 0. Therefore, now, the Red-Black needs to beat the team from Minas Gerais, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, by at least two goals difference. If they win by one goal, the decision goes to penalties.

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