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Keep an eye on your rival! Coutinho will be included against Flamengo

The midfielder's last game for Vasco took place on August 3

Vasco will have an important reinforcement for the classic this Sunday (15), at 6:30 pm, against Flamengo, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Midfielder Philippe Coutinho will once again be listed by coach Rafael Paiva. The decision came after the 32-year-old athlete passed physical assessments during training this Saturday (14). His last game took place on August 3, a 2-2 draw with Bragantino.

From that period to the present day, Coutinho suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh and also contracted Covid-19. Therefore, he was removed from the squad and lost rhythm in the game. The FIFA Data period was used in São Januário to put the athlete in a position to face Flamengo. Rubro-Negro is fourth with 44 points, while Vasco is ninth with 34: 10 points less.

Even if he is listed by Rafael Paiva, Philippe Coutinho should remain an option on the bench. reservations. The tendency is for Frenchman Payet to be the starter. Another concern for Vasco for the duel against Flamengo is the use of left-back Lucas Piton. The player left the game against Athletico-PR with pain in his left ankle and is doubtful for the classic.

Probable Vasco lineup to face Flamengo

Rafael Paiva must send the following team to the field: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Maicon, Léo, Lucas Piton (Victor Luis), Sforza (Mateus Cocão), Hugo Moura, Payet, Rayan (Emerson Rodríguez), David and Vegetti.< /p>

Flamengo will come with Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Léo Ortiz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo.

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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."