Without a break, Flamengo begins preparations to face Juventude in the Brasileirão

In the last (16), striker Rodrigo Muniz played a fundamental role for Fulham in the Premier League. The player, a Flamengo product, scored the equalizer for the English team against Brighton , in a move that took place in the final minutes of the match.

The goal came after a corner kick was deflected by the opposing defender. The ball ended up hitting Muniz's thigh before going into the goal , securing a 1-1 result for the London team.

FEATURED IN THE 2025/26 SEASON

Rodrigo Muniz is establishing himself as one of Fulham 's key players. The striker had already performed well the previous season, attracting the attention of several European teams , including Atalanta.

Right at the start of the 2025/26 season, the player confirmed his goal-scoring instinct. In the team's first Premier League match, Muniz scored the goal that secured Fulham's first point in the English league , reinforcing his prominence.

RODRIGO MUNIZ'S TRAJECTORY

Before emerging in European football, Rodrigo Muniz began his career at Flamengo , standing out as the top scorer in the youth ranks. The striker earned a place in the professional team in 2020 , competing with Pedro in the Flamengo attack.

This Sunday (17), Internacional and Flamengo face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Roger Machado will have to deal with important absences and adjust the team for the clash against Mais Querido.

Internacional will be without six players for the match against Flamengo : Tabata (suspended), Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery).

These absences force Roger Machado to make changes to the starting lineup, especially in the defensive sector and in the midfield , to maintain the competitiveness of the Gaucho team in the Brasileirão.

POSSIBLE DEPARTURES

Internacional is expected to field: Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia. The team may also make some changes for its Copa Libertadores campaign.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Internacional is in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses. Flamengo leads the competition with 40 points , seeking to maintain its advantage over its direct competitors in the title race.

Internacional and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The duel will be held at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, and should mark changes in the Gaucho team , which will have to deal with absences and the possibility of saving players with a view to the rest of the season.

Internacional's likely lineup includes Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia . This is the foundation outlined by coach Roger Machado, who has been adjusting the team to balance the competitions it competes in.

CONFIRMED SHORTAGES

Colorado will have six definite absences for the match against Flamengo . Tabata is serving a suspension, while Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery) remain under medical treatment.

Furthermore, with the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg in mind, some starters could be rested. If Mathias is rested, Enner Valencia could regain his place after two games without playing. Vitinho and Borré are also considered options to form the Colorado attack.

TEAMS' SITUATION IN THE TABLE

In the Brasileirão standings, Flamengo leads the way with 40 points from 18 rounds, with 12 wins , four draws, and only two losses. Internacional sits in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses, trying to get closer to qualifying for continental competitions.