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Filipe Luís will have to deal with absences at Flamengo for a decisive sequence in the season

Mengão has to manage a short squad during the final of the Copa do Brasil and decisive rounds of the Brasileirão and the new coach already finds himself with a great challenge

Filipe Luís will have to manage the short squad for the decisive stretch of the competitions - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

28 Out 2024 | 08:59 |

O Flamengo represents itself this Monday to begin the preparation for two decisive games that could define the course of the season: the direct confrontation for the G-4 Brasileirão against Internacional, on Wednesday, and the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final against Atlético-MG, on Sunday. With absences due to injuries and suspensions, Filipe Luís faces the challenge of assembling the team.

Among the casualties, Carlinhos and De la Cruz are the most recent members to join the list of the medical department, which already included Viña, Cebolinha, Pedro and Luiz Araújo. Last week, the striker was diagnosed with an injury to his right adductor, and the Uruguayan presented problems with the back of his right thigh. The case of the number 18 is more serious, and he will be out for at least a month, which prevents him from competing in the finals of the Copa do Brasil.

Another concern is Alex Sandro, who felt muscle discomfort in the posterior of the right thigh after the semi-final against Corinthians. He was rested for the game against Juventude and will be re-evaluated, but the expectation is that he will be ready for the Copa do Brasil final.

The Challenge of Filipe Luís in the Brasileirão

Beyond the injuries, Filipe Luís< /a> also handles suspensions in Brasileirão. Against Internacional, Léo Pereira and Arrascaeta miss Flamengo< /a> after receiving the third yellow card. Fabrício Bruno and Alcaraz should be the substitutes, while Pulgar and Bruno Henrique, who are suspended for Sunday's game, should be on the field. The number 27, in fact, served an automatic suspension in the last game against Juventude. With the final of the Copa do Brasil in sight, the coach is considering preserving some athletes against Internacional.

Focus on the Copa do Brasil

In the final against Atlético-MG, Filipe Luís will not be able to count on De la Cruz and Bruno Henrique, both of whom were also absent against Juventude. The Uruguayan will still be undergoing treatment, and BH is subject to an automatic suspension after his expulsion in the semi-final. Michael, who took over the attacking role, had a good performance and participated in the construction of plays, including a goal and an assist. In the middle, Evertton Araújo showed security on the field, standing out as a reliable alternative.

For Sunday's clash, Filipe Luís needs to resolve another absence: Pulgar, who is also suspended. He could move Léo Ortiz back to the midfielder role, use Allan, who has played little recently, or choose Evertton Araújo as midfielder, with Alcaraz replacing De la Cruz in midfield.