Coach Filipe Luís determines the Flamengo team that will face Cruzeiro, this Wednesday evening (6), at 9 pm, Brasília, at the Arena Independência. The game takes place in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship and the teams have many reserves on the field. However, Rubro-Negro remains a starter with his eyes on the Copa do Brasil final decider.
Based on the club's choice, Gabigol, Arrascaeta, Gerson, Léo Ortiz and Wesley remained in Rio and did not even travel with the rest of the squad. In addition, some other important equipment of the Rio team is available on the bench. An example is the case of Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro and Evertton Araújo. Pulgar and Bruno Henrique, who returned from suspension, were certain to increase speed from the start.
Against Cruzeiro, Flamengo still had no athletes handed over to the medical department. De La Cruz continues to undergo treatment for a muscle injury in his right thigh and was only able to return in the last round of Serie A. Likewise, Luiz Araújo is currently recovering after surgery on his right knee. Viña, Pedro and Cebolinha are likely to return at the end of the first half of next year.