Coluna do Fla
·31 août 2025
Flamengo: Filipe Luís keeps stars up front, tweaks defence

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Yahoo sportsColuna do Fla
·31 août 2025
Leader of the Brasileirão, Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (31), facing Grêmio. The teams compete in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship at Maracanã. For the match, coach Filipe Luís is expected to keep the 'stars' in the attack, as well as make changes in the defense.
Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton; Allan, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Lino and Pedro.
In summary, Flamengo has two confirmed absences for the game against Grêmio. Erick Pulgar is already a known absence for the red-black fans, as he is still recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot performed in early July.
Additionally, Flamengo will also be without Alex Sandro, who was diagnosed with a left calf injury in an exam conducted last Tuesday (26). Thus, the defender is under the care of the Medical Department treating the injury.
Besides the absences, Filipe Luís still has a doubt for the game against Grêmio. It concerns Jorginho. A key player in the midfield of Flamengo, the midfielder did not participate in the red-black group's training sessions for the past three days due to thigh pain. Therefore, the decision to include or exclude the number 21 for the match will be made this Sunday (31).
In summary, Flamengo and Grêmio will compete in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão starting at 4 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (31). The match takes place at Maracanã, where the Most Beloved is unbeaten in the competition. Additionally, the Nation has sold out the tickets for the match. Therefore, Fla will have another home game with a full house.
Finally, it's important to note that the game between Flamengo and Grêmio will be broadcast by Rede Globo on open TV for almost all of Brazil. The exception is São Paulo, which will broadcast the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras. Additionally, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will also broadcast the Most Beloved's match.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.