Léo Ortiz ruled out of Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match | OneFootball

Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão on September 14

The Flamengo faces Grêmio this Sunday afternoon (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. However, already thinking about Flamengo's next match in the national tournament, coach Filipe Luís has a new 'headache'. That's because, Léo Ortiz received a yellow card and will have to serve a suspension in the 23rd round.

Starting in the game, Léo Ortiz received a yellow card at 44 minutes of the first half, after a 'made up' foul by referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva. That's because, the number 3 slid into the ball and disarmed the Grêmio player, but the referee saw irregularity in the play and punished the Flamengo defender.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Without Léo Ortiz, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship only on September 14 (Sunday). On that occasion, Filipe Luís' team will face Juventude, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the tournament. As usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match, through YouTube, the website and social networks.

Does Flamengo have other absences?

Flamengo knows that it will also not be able to count on Erick Pulgar to face Juventude. The Chilean is still recovering after fracturing his right foot and is expected to return at the end of September. In addition, Alex Sandro and Jorginho are doubts for Filipe Luís. The full-back suffered a left calf injury, while the midfielder presented pain in the posterior muscle of the left thigh.

Why will Flamengo go two weeks without playing?

The Flamengo squad will have two weeks without games due to the FIFA Date. After all, the Brazilian team will play the last two rounds of the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This Thursday (04), Brazil faces Chile, while it takes on Bolivia on September 9. It is worth mentioning that, from Flamengo, only Samuel Lino was called up by Carlo Ancelotti.

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