Flamengo faces Mirassol with important absences in the Brasileirão

Flamengo hosts Mirassol this Saturday, August 9th, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The match pits two teams that are experiencing good moments in the competition against each other: the Mais Querido leads the table, while the São Paulo team is among the top placed , fighting for a direct spot in the G6.

This will be the first official meeting between Flamengo and Mirassol in national competitions. The Rio de Janeiro club has 37 points from 17 matches and is coming off a victory over Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil, where the team was eliminated on penalties.

In its last five Brasileirão matches , Flamengo has won four and drawn one , maintaining its momentum and confidence. Mirassol, meanwhile, has been a surprise in Série A with a consistent performance, currently sitting in fifth place in the national tournament.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field Flamengo with: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Saúl and Allan; Plata, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino; Pedro.

Mirassol, commanded by Ivan Baitello, tends to enter the field with: Walter; Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Danielzinho and Gabriel; Negueba, Francisco da Costa and Carioca.

LIVE BROADCAST

The duel will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), starting at 6:30 pm this Saturday (09) . The expectation is for a good crowd at Maracanã to push Flamengo in search of three more points in the Brazilian Championship.

Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, to face Mirassol at Maracanã, in a game valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. On the eve of the match, coach Filipe Luís leads the last training session at Ninho do Urubu , at 3:30 pm, to define the starting lineup.

The team will have reinforcements in attack, with Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo back after being rested against Atlético-MG due to pressure control. Michael is also available, with Filipe Luís making the decision on who to use. Mengão leads Série A with 37 points.

JORGE CARRASCAL DEBUT

One of the new players under analysis is Jorge Carrascal , who missed the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG due to his unregistered status . Now cleared for the national championship, the midfielder could start, depending on the coaching staff's final assessment.

MENGÃO'S SHORTAGES

Flamengo has Pulgar, De La Cruz, and Danilo out due to injuries. Jorginho is also suspended and will not be able to face the São Paulo team. Furthermore, the coach may opt to rest some players due to workload management, aiming for the Libertadores match against Internacional on the 13th.

PROBABLE LINEUP

With the confirmed absences, the likely starting lineup is: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal; Allan, Saúl, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Plata; Pedro . Changes are still possible depending on performance in Friday's training session.

Wallace Yan was one of the protagonists in the match that marked Flamengo's elimination from the Copa do Brasil. Besides missing a decisive penalty, his behavior on the field once again drew attention, for better or worse, and prompted a warning from Zinho . The former player and coach, who also spent time with the club, argues that now is the time to offer support and dialogue to the young striker.

According to Zinho, the Ninho player needs to remain calm, especially since, game after game, he's been getting into arguments with opponents. It's worth noting that coach Filipe Luís came to the striker's defense, reminding him that Wallace didn't attack anyone and that provocations are part of football .

"I think we need to talk to Wallace Yan calmly, ask for a little more peace of mind, because he's getting into arguments with other players repeatedly. Sometimes that's not good for the kid . When you're winning, the fans come along and praise your personality, just like I do. But when you lose..." he warned.

Zinho on the provocations towards Flamengo's Wallace Yan: "The guys are also going after the kid now, trying to intimidate him"

In recent games, Wallace Yan clashed with Atlético-MG's Hulk, who even revealed a private conversation with the youngster . Defender Lyanco also exchanged insults with the striker, continuing after Atlético-MG qualified.

TARGET OF OPPONENTS

For Zinho, Wallace Yan's behavior also makes him a target of bullying from rivals. The commentator believes that the striker often simply reacts to provocations, but admits that he can overreact: "The guys are also going after the kid now, trying to intimidate him. He's trying to defend himself , but sometimes he can go too far."

SUPPORT WITHIN THE CAST

On the field, it's clear that Wallace Yan relies on the protection and advice of his teammates. A recent viral video showed Jorginho reprimanding the striker for provoking Bragantino fans during a Brasileirão match.

Zinho praised this approach and emphasized that guidance should also come from the athlete's staff, as Wallace Yan's potential is immense: " The Flamengo squad is supporting him and talking to him . The club's staff will talk to him, and his staff will also help. The most important thing is that he has talent and a future."

One of the teammates who publicly expressed support for the youngster was Matheus Gonçalves, a midfielder and teammate since the youth teams. After the team's elimination from the Copa do Brasil, he posted a message of solidarity on his Instagram stories: " We're together, keep your heads up! We need you !"