Why is Jorginho missing from Flamengo's match today? | OneFootball

Volante is a starter on Filipe Luís' team since he arrived at Flamengo

Flamengo is set to face Mirassol at Maracanã this Saturday (09). However, the list of players draws attention due to the absence of midfielder Jorginho, a starter on Filipe Luís' team since he arrived at Rubro-Negro. Therefore, the coach called up young Evertton Araújo to fill the spot.

This is because Jorginho is serving an automatic suspension for accumulating yellow cards in the Brazilian Championship. The midfielder received his first yellow card against Santos, his second against Red Bull Bragantino, and played against Ceará with a pending card, where he received his third. Therefore, he could not be used in this 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Does Flamengo have any other absences?

Besides Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís has six other absences for the match against Mirassol. Chilean Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, while defender Danilo is treating a muscle injury in his right thigh. Meanwhile, Nicolás De La Cruz is undergoing physical reconditioning. Matías Viña, Juninho, and Michael complete the list of absences, who are out due to technical decisions.

Who will play?

Given the absences, Filipe Luís chose the following players to start against Mirassol: Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Evertton Araújo, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.

What are the game details?

The match between Flamengo and Mirassol is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (09), at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Rubro-Negro can watch the match on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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