6 absentees and 5 on a yellow: how Flamengo line up for Atlético-MG clash | OneFootball

What are Flamengo's absences and suspensions for the game against Atlético-MG?

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (27) to face Atlético-MG, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. For the clash, coach Filipe Luís will not be able to count on six players, in addition to having five athletes 'suspended'.

Starting with the absences. Recovering from foot surgery, Erick Pulgar is in the Medical Department of Flamengo. The same happens with Danilo (right thigh), Alex Sandro (left thigh) and Michael (left ankle). Ayrton Lucas is waiting for a serious wound on his left shin to heal to return to the fields. Finally, De La Cruz was released to spend the weekend with his family in Uruguay.

AND THE SUSPENDED FLAMENGO PLAYERS?

Léo Pereira, Jorginho, Pulgar, Pedro and Wallace Yan are the 'suspended' players of Flamengo, that is, they have two yellow cards. That is, if any of them get one more, they will be out of the team's next commitment in the Brasileirão, which will be against Ceará, on August 3rd.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE GAME AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

For the upcoming match, Flamengo should count on the returns of Plata and Allan. Out of the game against Bragantino, the athletes trained normally in the last two activities with their teammates and, therefore, should become 'reinforcements' in the starting team.

DO EMERSON ROYAL AND SAÚL ÑÍGUEZ PLAY TODAY?

Flamengo announced last week the signings of Emerson Royal and Saúl Ñíguez. The athletes have already signed a contract with Mengão, however, they will not yet be available to Filipe Luís due to physical issues and pending player registrations at CBF.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S GAME TODAY?

The game between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (27), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. The Coluna do Fla, as usual, shows all the details and press conferences of the players and Filipe Luís with the 'in loco' coverage of reporters Leo José and Rodrigo Lima. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, broadcasts the duel.

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