Filipe Luís may get three boosts for Flamengo v Internacional clash | OneFootball

De La Cruz, Danilo, and Emerson Royal should be available for Flamengo's match this Sunday (17th)

Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17th). However, this time, the clash will take place in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. For the match, coach Filipe Luís may have three key reinforcements: De La Cruz, Danilo, and Emerson Royal.

This is because De La Cruz no longer has inflammation in his knee and trained normally this Friday (15th). As a result, the Uruguayan is expected to be available for Flamengo for Sunday's (17th) match against Internacional.

In addition, Danilo had a good week of training at Ninho do Urubu. At the training center, the defender practiced with the red-and-black squad on Thursday (14th). On Friday (15th), the player did a lighter workout. Now, the number 13 will undergo tests on Saturday (16th) to determine if he will be cleared for Sunday's (17th) match.

Finally, Emerson Royal suffered a twisted ankle, with a mild strain, but showed improvement this Friday (15th). Therefore, the full-back may return either for Sunday's (17th) match or for Wednesday's (20th) clash, also against Internacional, but this time for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

And Erick Pulgar?

It is important to note that Flamengo will still be without Erick Pulgar for the match against Internacional on Sunday (17th). While the full-back suffered a mild ankle strain, the Chilean is recovering from foot surgery.

On the other hand, Erick Pulgar will have a slightly longer recovery, about a month and a half. Currently, the player has been in treatment for six weeks and has been recovering well during this period. In about a month, the midfielder will undergo a CT scan to determine whether there is any risk of aggravating the injury.

When is Flamengo's next match?

It is important to note that Flamengo will face Internacional again. However, this time, the teams will go head-to-head in a match valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at Estádio Beira-Rio on Sunday (17th), starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).

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