Flamengo vs Atlético-MG: Exclusive Insights and Team Preparation Ahead of the Big Match

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face each other this Sunday (03), at Maracanã

Seeking to gain an advantage in the fight for the Copa do Brasil title, Flamengo hosts Atlético-MG this Sunday (03), in the first leg of the decision. For the game at Maracanã, Filipe Luís will not be able to count on significant names from the squad. In total, Rubro-Negro has eight absences for the clash. However, Fla can count on two important returns.

Pedro, Everton Cebolinha and Matías Viña underwent surgery and are out of the season. While the attackers recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon and a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, respectively, the left back is treating a ruptured cruciate ligament and a fractured tibia.

Furthermore, Luiz Araújo and De La Cruz are handed over to Flamengo’s Medical Department (DM), due to physical problems. Carlinhos is also missing, as he already played in the Copa do Brasil wearing the Nova Iguaçu shirt. Finally, Pulgar and Bruno Henrique are suspended and will only return to Fla in the return duel.

REINFORCEMENTS

On the other hand, Filipe Luís will be able to count on two reinforcements in Flamengo’s squad. This is because Alex Sandro and David Luiz returned to training normally with the squad after missing Rubro-Negro. The left-back was out due to discomfort in the hamstring of his right thigh. Meanwhile, the defender had bilateral pain in his hamstring and ankle.

PROBABLE FLAMENGO SQUAD

Filipe Luís ended Flamengo’s preparation this Saturday (02). For the clash against Atlético-MG, Mengão must take to the field with the following names: Rossi, Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Michael, Plata and Gabigol.

THE GAME

The game between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place this Sunday (03), at 4pm (Brasília time), for the final of the Copa do Brasil. For the match that takes place at Maracanã, the Coluna do Fla will bring the most red-black and hot broadcast on the internet, live, on YouTube. The narration will be by the ‘brabo’ Rafa Penido, with comments by Tulio Rodrigues and reports by Leo José and Vitor Beloti.