Flamengo v Grêmio: all you need to know about today’s match | OneFootball

Flamengo and Grêmio face off this Sunday (31) at Maracanã

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) to take on Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides information for fans to stay informed about Mengão's game today.

For the upcoming match, coach Filipe Luís will not have two players available. Starting with Alex Sandro, who suffered a left calf injury in Flamengo's game against Vitória last Monday (25). As a result, the defender is under the care of the Medical Department to treat the pain in the area.

Besides Alex Sandro, Erick Pulgar is another absence in the squad, as he is undergoing physiotherapy due to surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The Chilean's return to the field is expected at the beginning of October.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE A DOUBT FOR THE GAME AGAINST VITÓRIA?

Jorginho is doubtful for this Sunday's (31) game. This is because, feeling discomfort in the back of his right thigh throughout the week, the player missed training sessions. Therefore, the decision on whether the midfielder will play will be made shortly before the match kicks off at Maracanã.

HOW IS GRÊMIO PREPARING FOR THE GAME AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Coach Mano Menezes has an extensive list of absences for the game against Flamengo. They are: Alex Santana (suspended), Alysson (ankle sprain), Balbuena (right ankle surgery), Villasanti (left knee surgery), João Lucas (muscle injury), Gustavo Martins (right thigh injury), and Monsalve (right shoulder dislocation). Lastly, the newly signed Arthur had his name registered in the CBF's BID, however, he will be left out due to a technical decision.

WHERE TO WATCH THE FLAMENGO VS GRÊMIO GAME?

The match between Flamengo and Grêmio will have ‘in loco’ coverage by Coluna do Fla TV, providing information about the match on YouTube, the website, and social media. Meanwhile, Rede Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

POSSIBLE LINEUPS Flamengo: Rossi, Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz (Danilo), Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan (Jorginho), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.

Grêmio: Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann, and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar, and Edenilson; Pavon (Carlos Vinicius), Cristian Olivera, and Braithwaite. Coach: Mano Menezes.

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