Flamengo vs. Sport: Starting Lineup and Key Absences (November 1)
Flamengo will face Sport on November 1 at 21:00 (Brasília time) at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. This match is part of the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro and will be available for viewing on Premiere.
Match Overview
Flamengo enters this match riding high after securing a spot in the Libertadores final. Currently, the team ranks second in the league, trailing the leader, Palmeiras, by just one point. Flamengo holds 61 points, while Palmeiras has 62. In stark contrast, Sport is in a precarious position, sitting at the bottom of the standings with only 17 points, followed by Juventude with 26 points.
Flamengo’s Starting Lineup and Key Absences
The head coach, Filipe Luís, is expected to rotate his squad due to the tight schedule following the Libertadores match. Key players such as Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, and Jorginho are likely to be rested for this game. However, the team will definitely miss attackers Pedro and Everton Cebolinha, who are currently recovering from injuries.
- Predicted Starting XI for Flamengo:
- Goalkeeper: Rossi
- Defenders: Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas
- Midfielders: Saúl (Pulgar), De la Cruz, Arrascaeta
- Forwards: Lino, Plata, Carrascal
Injury Updates
Notable absences for Flamengo include:
- Pedro (forearm fracture)
- Everton Cebolinha (thigh injury)
Additionally, several players are under the risk of yellow card suspensions, including Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Jorginho, Léo Pereira, Allan, Evertton Araújo, and Luiz Araújo.
Sport’s Probable Lineup
Sport is likely to field the following players:
- Predicted Starting XI for Sport:
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel
- Defenders: Aderlan, João Silva, Ramon Menezes, Luan Cândido
- Midfielders: Rivera, Pedro Augusto, Lucas Lima
- Forwards: Romarinho, Barletta, Derik
Upcoming Matches
Following the match against Sport, Flamengo will continue its campaign in the Brasileiro with these key fixtures:
- November 5 – São Paulo vs. Flamengo at 21:30
- November 9 – Flamengo vs. Santos at 18:30
- November 15 – Sport vs. Flamengo at 18:30
- November 19 – Fluminense vs. Flamengo at 15:00
- November 23 – Flamengo vs. Bragantino (date to be confirmed)
Flamengo’s Recent Performance
In its last five matches across competitions, Flamengo has shown mixed results:
- October 29 – Racing Club 0 x 0 Flamengo (Libertadores – Semifinal, 2nd Leg)
- October 25 – Fortaleza 1 x 0 Flamengo (Brasileirão)
- October 22 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Racing Club (Libertadores – Semifinal, 1st Leg)
- October 19 – Flamengo 3 x 2 Palmeiras (Brasileirão)
- October 15 – Botafogo 0 x 3 Flamengo (Brasileirão)
As they prepare for this crucial encounter, Flamengo aims to reclaim the top position in the league while Sport strives for vital points to escape the relegation zone.
