Lucas Paquetá's coach, ex-Flamengo, reveals how the athlete is suffering from investigations

Flamengo announced coach Filipe Luís's starting lineup for the match against Mirassol in the 19th round of the Brasileirão . Despite significant absences, Mengão will go into the match at full strength , aiming to maintain its lead in the competition. With a victory, "Mais Querido" cannot be overtaken in the round.

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Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Allan, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, Pedro.

POSSIBLE PREMIERE

One of the possible new players is Jorge Carrascal , who did not play in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG due to not being registered, but is available for the Brasileirão. The Colombian is available to coach Filipe Luís for the first time since his arrival at Flamengo .

EMBARRASSMENTS

Coach Filipe Luís will be without key players for the match : Danilo, with a hamstring injury in his right thigh; De La Cruz , who is doing strength and mobility work at the gym due to a knee injury; and Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, performed after an injury during the Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Jorginho is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.

MIRASSOL LINEUP

Coach Rafael Guanaes also confirmed the Mirassol lineup, which features only one change from the previous match: the return of full-back Reinaldo, who was suspended against Vasco due to three yellow cards. The Leão starting lineup is : Walter; Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes, and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Danielzinho, and Gabriel; Negueba, Edson Carioca, and Chico da Costa.

Today is an important game day for Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship . Mengão hosts Mirassol in the 19th round, and last of the first half, of the Brasileirão this Saturday (9) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Mais Querido needs the victory to remain in first place in the table , while Leão wants to enter the G4 of the competition.

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POSSIBLE PREMIERE

One of the possible new players is Jorge Carrascal , who did not play in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG due to not being registered, but is available for the Brasileirão. The Colombian is available to coach Filipe Luís for the first time since his arrival at Flamengo .

EMBARRASSMENTS

Coach Filipe Luís will be without key players for the match : Danilo, with a hamstring injury in his right thigh; De La Cruz, who is doing strength and mobility work at the gym due to a knee injury; and Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, following an injury during the Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Jorginho is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.

RETURNS

On the other hand, there will be important reinforcements . Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique, who were on weight training due to pain and fatigue , trained normally in recent days and are available again. The former competes for a spot with Plata, while the latter could play as a false nine. Michael, who has recovered from a left ankle injury, is also returning, but is expected to start on the bench.

Vasco is interested in signing defender Léo Duarte , currently with İstanbul Başakşehir in Turkey, to bolster its defense for the remainder of the season . The information was released by the Canak Vasco portal, in partnership with VDG-Cast.

BUSINESS IS CONSIDERED DIFFICULT

Despite the interest, negotiations are seen as difficult. Léo Duarte is a regular starter and a key player for the Turkish club, making a quick release unlikely. The defender has already played 174 matches for Başakşehir, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

Vasco is also monitoring other defensive players, including Colombian Carlos Cuesta. The board is looking to expand its options to address one of the main needs of Fernando Diniz's squad : the arrival of an experienced defender.

PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

Revealed in Flamengo 's youth ranks, Léo Duarte left the club in 2019. During his time playing for Rubro-Negro, he won two Campeonato Carioca titles (2017 and 2019) . The defender worked for about a month with Jorge Jesus before being sold to Milan (ITA), his first European club.

In Europe, he failed to establish himself at Milan and was loaned to İstanbul Başakşehir, who later acquired his rights permanently . He's currently enjoying a good run of form in Turkish football, which makes Vasco's move difficult.