Flamengo vs. São Paulo: Starting Lineup and Key Absences for November 5 Match
The upcoming match between Flamengo and São Paulo is set for November 5 at 21:30 (Brasilia time) and will take place at Vila Belmiro in Santos, SP. The game is part of the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Fans can watch the match live on Globo, ge tv, and Premiere.
Match Overview: Flamengo vs. São Paulo
Flamengo enters this match after a convincing 3-0 win against Sport. The team currently sits in second place in the league standings with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Palmeiras, who have 65 points.
Flamengo’s Starting Lineup and Key Absences
Flamengo has confirmed five absentees for the upcoming game:
- Pedro – injury
- Jorginho – injury
- Léo Ortiz – injury recovery
- Bruno Henrique – suspension
- Evertton Araújo – suspension
On a positive note, Carrascal may return to the squad. He had an edema in his rib area but participated in the training session prior to the match.
Projected Starting XI for Flamengo
The probable starting lineup for Flamengo is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Rossi
- Defenders: Varela (Royal), Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro
- Midfielders: Pulgar, De la Cruz, and Arrascaeta
- Forwards: Luiz Araújo, Plata, and Lino (Carrascal)
The head coach is Filipe Luís.
São Paulo’s Potential Lineup
São Paulo is expected to field the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Rafael
- Defenders: Ferraresi (Rafael Tolói), Arboleda, and Sabino
- Midfielders: Cédric Soares (Maik), Pablo Maia, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, and Patryck
- Forwards: Luciano and Lucas
The head coach for São Paulo is Hernán Crespo.
Upcoming Fixtures for Flamengo
Following the match against São Paulo, Flamengo’s schedule continues as follows:
- November 9: Flamengo vs. Santos
- November 15: Sport vs. Flamengo
- November 19: Fluminense vs. Flamengo
- November 22: Flamengo vs. Bragantino
As Flamengo aims for the championship, the match against São Paulo is pivotal. With injuries and suspensions impacting their squad, the team will need to adapt quickly to ensure a strong performance in this crucial encounter.
