The Brazilian Championship is heading towards its final rounds and the dispute is completely open at both ends of the table. At the top, at least five teams still have a mathematical chance of winning the title. One of them is Flamengo.
Rubro-Negro returns to the field this Tuesday (25/11) to face Fortaleza, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. Will Gabigol and De La Cruz be in the game? THE Sporting News explains.
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Will Gabigol and De La Cruz play against Fortaleza?
The website “Coluna do Fla”, specializing in Flamengo news, revealed coach Filipe Luís’ details for the duel against Fortaleza. Gani and De La Cruz are in a relationship.
Flamengo vs Fortaleza Related
- Goalkeepers: Rossi, Matheus Cunha and Dyogo Alves;
- Sides: Wesley, Ayrton Lucas, Varela e Alex Sandro;
- Defenders: David Luiz, Léo Pereira, João Victor, Léo Ortiz and Cleiton;
- Midfielders: Allan, Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz, Matheus Gonçalves, Gerson, Lorran and Alcaraz;
- Attackers: Gabigol, Plata, Carlinhos, Michael and Bruno Henrique
Flamengo’s list of related players for the game against Fortaleza. Those called up return to the team. Gabigol comes out of suspension from the board. De La Cruz and Carlinhos free from injury.
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What happened to Gabi?
In the statement released by Flamengo at the time, the club reported that Gabi was removed to ‘maintain the harmony of the red and black squad after the important fifth championship of the Copa do Brasil and give peace of mind to coach Filipe Luís, the technical committee and employees to continue the work and the search for victories in the Brazilian Championship’.
“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that athlete Gabriel Barbosa will not be included in tomorrow’s game against Atlético-MG. The attacker’s next steps will be defined by the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, and by the player’s representatives, who have already been informed since yesterday about the need for a meeting between the parties and are being awaited in Rio de Janeiro. The decision aims to maintain the harmony of the red and black squad after the important fifth championship of the Copa do Brasil and give peace of mind to coach Filipe Luís, the technical committee and employees to continue their work and the search for victories in the Brazilian Championship’says the Flamengo note.
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According to journalist Rodrigo Mattos, from the website “Uol”, Flamengo decided to remove Gabigol because they understood that the attacker disrespected Filipe Luís in the second game of the Copa do Brasil final. The decision was made by vice-president of football Marcos Braz.
What happened to De La Cruz?
The Uruguayan midfielder was left out of the Flamengo team due to an injury to the hamstring of his right thigh. He has been out of the team since October 22nd. His last game was on the 20th of the same month, in a goalless draw against Corinthians.
Since then, he was out against Juventude, Inter, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro, Cuiabá and the two clashes of the Copa do Brasil finals against Atlético-MG, totaling seven duels as an absence.
Flamengo lineup
Flamengo arrives reinforced for the clash. David Luiz, Gonzalo Plata, Varela, Gerson, Léo Ortiz, De La Cruz and Gabigol were once again linked. .
However, Fabrício Bruno and Evertton Araújo will be suspended. Furthermore, Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha, Pedro, Arrascaeta and Viña remain injured.
Flamengo lineup: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz, Carlos Alcaraz (De la Cruz), Gerson; Bruno Henrique and Gonzalo Plata (Gabigol). Technical: Filipe Luís.
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Flamengo’s last games: results
See below what Flamengo’s last games were like.
- 20/11 – Cuiabá 1 x 2 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 13/11 – Flamengo 0 x 0 Atlético-MG – Brazilian Championship
- 10/11 – Atlético-MG 0 x 1 Flamengo – Copa do Brasil
- 06/11 – Cruzeiro 0 x 1 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 03/11 – Flamengo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG – Copa do Brasil
