Alex Sandro named in squad for Flamengo v Atlético-MG, Copa do Brasil clash | OneFootball

Alex Sandro returns to the field after four games as a starter

The Flamengo is ready for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. This Thursday (31), the Most Beloved faces Atlético-MG at Maracanã, at 21:30 (Brasília time). Filipe Luís, in fact, will have an important reinforcement for the confrontation with the Minas Gerais team.

Alex Sandro, who was out of Flamengo games due to a muscle injury, has physically recovered and is related to the duel this Thursday (31). The trend, however, is that the athlete does not start among the starters.

WHO SHOULD BE THE STARTER TODAY?

This is because, as he is returning from injury, the idea is that Alex Sandro will gradually regain his game rhythm, so as not to have a relapse. Therefore, the trend is that Viña will be the starter on the left side this Thursday (31).

HOW LONG HAS ALEX SANDRO NOT PLAYED?

Alex Sandro suffered a muscle injury in a Flamengo game against São Paulo, in the first game after the return of the Brasileirão. From there, the side was handed over to the Medical Department and did not play in the last four games of the season.

Now, with Alex Sandro available, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Thursday (31), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match is scheduled for 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with transmission from Premiere, on pay-per-view, and SporTV, on a closed channel.

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