Flamengo: Filipe Luís faces full-back dilemma for cup clash | OneFootball

Emerson Royal or Varela? Ayrton Lucas, Alex Sandro, or Viña? Filipe Luís has doubts about Flamengo's full-backs

Flamengo is in Belo Horizonte, where they face Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), for the return leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. For the match that will determine a spot in the next phase of the national tournament, Filipe Luís has doubts about the lineup, both on the right and left flanks.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi, Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro or Viña); Jorginho, Allan and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

The full-back positions are the main doubts for Filipe Luís. On the right, the coach can choose to bring back Varela or continue with Emerson Royal. On the left, Ayrton Lucas is the favorite, but Alex Sandro and Viña are also available for the role.

Additionally, in midfield, Allan is expected to replace Evertton Araújo, while Arrascaeta, without physical issues, is favored to continue as a starter alongside Jorginho. In attack, without Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique, Plata is expected to remain on the right wing, while Samuel Lino is chosen for the left. Finally, Pedro has a chance to return to the starting eleven.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ABSENCES?

Yes, in total, eight players will be out of the game this Wednesday (06). Firstly, Flamengo will not be able to count on five players due to physical issues. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo are out due to the accumulation of games this season, undergoing load management.

Additionally, Erick Pulgar is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, Danilo is treating a hamstring injury in his right thigh, and De La Cruz is undergoing strength and mobility training due to a chronic knee problem. Michael and Victor Hugo, even though they are training normally, will not play due to a technical decision by Filipe Luís.

Finally, Jorge Carrascal is also a confirmed absence. Although he is already registered in the BID, the Colombian only signed his contract after the first leg of the round of 16. Since teams can register new players up to one day before the first game of each phase of the Copa do Brasil, the number 15 will only be available if Flamengo advances to the quarter-finals.

WHAT TIME IS ATLÉTICO-MG VS FLAMENGO?

Flamengo visits Atlético-MG at 7 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV. SporTV broadcasts the game on a closed channel, while Premiere shows the match via pay-per-view. Additionally, Coluna do Fla follows the duel minute by minute, with real-time updates on the website, social media, and YouTube.

In the first leg of the round of 16, last Thursday (31), Flamengo lost 1-0 to Atlético-MG at Maracanã. Now, to advance to the quarter-finals, the red-black team needs to win away by two or more goals. If they achieve only a simple victory, a draw on aggregate will take the decision to penalties.

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