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Flamengo and Internacional face off in the 20th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo faces Internacional on Sunday night (17th), in a match valid for the 20th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. For the match at Estádio Beira-Rio, coach Filipe Luís has set the starting lineup for the red-and-black team with Pedro among the starters.

What is Flamengo's lineup?

Starters: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Saul and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Daniel Sales, Danilo, Cleiton, Alex Sandro, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Carrascal, Wallace Yan, Cebolinha, Bruno Henrique and Plata.

Does Flamengo have any absences or reinforcements?

For the match against Internacional, Flamengo has two confirmed absences. That’s because Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery and Emerson Royal is treating a foot sprain. In addition, coach Filipe Luís will have two important returns: De La Cruz and Danilo are available again after a period of absence.

Does Flamengo have any players at risk of suspension?

Yes! Three Flamengo players are at risk of suspension with two yellow cards for this Sunday’s match (17th), in the Brasileirão. They are: Allan, Léo Ortiz, and Léo Pereira. Therefore, if these players receive a third yellow card against Internacional, they will miss the 21st round match against Vitória, on Monday (25th).

Who is broadcasting today’s game?

In summary, the match between Flamengo and Internacional will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere, via pay-per-view. However, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details from the pre-game to coach Filipe Luís’s post-match press conference.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo is leading the Campeonato Brasileiro, with 40 points from 18 matches played. On the other hand, Cruzeiro is in second place, with 37 points. Therefore, with one game in hand, Fla cannot lose the lead this round even if they don’t beat Internacional.

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