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Atlético-MG has five absences for the match against Flamengo this Thursday (31)

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face each other this Thursday (31), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). For the interstate clash, coach Cuca has outlined the probable starting lineup.

WHAT IS THE PROBABLE LINEUP FOR ATLÉTICO-MG?

Everson; Saravia, Lyanco and Alonso; Gabriel Menino, Alan Franco, Fausto Vera and Scarpa; Rony, Hulk and Cuello.

DOES ATLÉTICO-MG HAVE ABSENCES AND REINFORCEMENTS?

Atlético-MG coach Cuca will not be able to count on five players for the match against Flamengo. That’s because Guilherme Arana (left thigh), Patrick (lower back), Cadu (right knee), and Caio Maia (right knee) are out; Dudu (punished by the STJD and awaiting the result of his appeal).

On the other hand, the coach will have important reinforcements. Defender Lyanco returns to the team after serving a suspension in the last round of the Brazilian Championship, precisely against Flamengo. In addition, midfielder Alexsander, recently signed and already registered, is available for the round of 16 clash in the Copa do Brasil.

WHO IS BROADCASTING THE FLAMENGO VS ATLÉTICO-MG MATCH?

SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG throughout Brazil. In addition, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the duel for fans rubro-negros, with updates on the website, social media, and the YouTube channel. This way, the Nation can follow all the information before, during, and after the match.

AND THE SECOND LEG?

At Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face each other again next Wednesday (6), at 7 pm (Brasília time). On that occasion, the teams will decide who advances to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. If the aggregate score ends in a tie, the spot will be decided by penalty kicks.

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