Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Friday, 08/08/2025 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of Flamengo news this August 8th

Flamengo said goodbye to the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday (06), after losing the penalty shootout to Atlético-MG. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about the Most Beloved this Friday (08). That's because the Rubro-Negro is wrapping up preparations for the next Brasileirão match.

Bruno Henrique's trial gets an update and impacts Flamengo

Initially scheduled for August, the trial of Bruno Henrique for alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme will take place on September 1st. Thus, the forward is cleared to play for Flamengo in both Libertadores matches against Internacional, on August 13th and 20th.

The investigation involving Bruno Henrique is with the Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD), and the number 27 risks up to two years of suspension and a fine. However, the case will only be discussed after the matches against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, in the continental competition.

Filipe Luís prepares debut of new player for Flamengo vs Mirassol match in the Brasileirão

Flamengo faces Mirassol in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão this Saturday (09). For the match at Maracanã, Filipe Luís is preparing the debut of Jorge Carrascal, the fourth and last signing announced by Fla in the current transfer window.

In summary, with absences due to injury, suspension, and physical fatigue, Filipe Luís is expected to promote Carrascal's debut while awaiting the return of some players. That's because the idea is for Flamengo to have more options for the round of 16 of the Libertadores next week.

Brasileirão: Filipe Luís sets starting lineup for Flamengo vs Mirassol in Friday's training session

On Friday afternoon (08), Filipe Luís leads the last training session for the Flamengo squad before the 19th round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro. In addition, the coach will define the starting lineup for the match at Maracanã on Saturday (09).

Initially, the probable lineup for Flamengo is as follows: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Emerson Royal; Allan, Saúl, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta and Plata; Pedro. However, the lineup will still be defined in Friday afternoon's training session (08).

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