Filipe Luís leads Flamengo for the third time this Thursday (17)
After the stoppage of Brazilian football, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (17) to face Fluminense. The classic is valid for the 30th round of the Brasileirão. For the match, coach Filipe Luís will have an important reinforcement in the team: Alex Sandro.
This is because, in the last match against Bahia, Alex Sandro was absent from the Flamengo team due to muscle discomfort in his right thigh. Thus, the full-back took advantage of the FIFA Date period to recover and is now training normally with the other players in the squad.
FLAMENGO MISSINGS
On the other hand, Flamengo has four absences to face Fluminense. Pedro, Everton Cebolinha and Matías Viña are recovering from surgery after a serious injury and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Furthermore, Luiz Araújo remains in the Medical Department (DM) of Mengão, due to a fractured cartilage in his right knee. The expectation is that the player will be available again in the final stretch of the season.
Furthermore, Flamengo turns on the alert for the situation of three players. Léo Ortiz, Gabigol and Carlinhos are ‘hanging’ and cannot receive a yellow card against Fluminense. This is because, if they are punished in the duel with the tricolor team, they will be left out of the next Brasileirão game, against Juventude, on October 26th.
FLAMENGO
Therefore, Flamengo and Fluminense face off this Thursday (17th), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The classic takes place in the 30th round of the Brasileirão. Under the command of Filipe Luís, Mengão can win four consecutive matches again, something that hasn’t happened since the final stretch of July.
As tradition dictates, if there is a Flamengo game, of course there is a broadcast from Coluna do Fla live on YouTube. The narration is by the ‘brabo’ Rafa Penido, in addition to comments by Tulio Rodrigues. Furthermore, the reporting is under the command of Vitor Beloti and Leo José. Finally, the Premiere also shows the classic, via pay-per-view.
Filipe Luís Leads Flamengo for the Third Time this Thursday (17)
Alright, folks! Buckle up because Brazilian football is back on the map with that showdown we all knew we needed! This Thursday, Flamengo will take the pitch against Fluminense, in what’s likely to be a match that brings even your grandma out of her knitting circle to root for her team! You know it’s serious when the classic ‘Fla-Flu’ is on the table. Thank goodness we’ve got coach Filipe Luís back at the helm for the third time—because apparently the club couldn’t find the off switch on his ‘coaching mode’!
Now, here’s some juicy news: Flamengo gets a boost with the return of Alex Sandro.
Remember the last match against Bahia? Poor lad had to sit out due to a strained thigh muscle. Talk about a visitors’ pass to the ‘Doomed Back Row’ of injured players! However, while everyone else was sulking on the sofa with ice packs, Alex was busy taking advantage of the FIFA Date period to recuperate. He’s now back to training, and we can expect him to light up the field, hopefully without the flamethrower injuries that seem to plague so many of his teammates.
FLAMENGO MISSINGS
Now for the flip side. Here comes the fun part: Flamengo is facing quite a crisis with four notable absences. Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, and Matías Viña are pretty much on a recovery holiday until 2025! Join the waiting list, folks! I mean, I hope they packed their bags for that lengthy trip because they won’t be coming back any time soon. Meanwhile, Luiz Araújo is wallowing away in the Medical Department, feeling about as useful as a chocolate teapot with a fractured cartilage in his knee. Fantastic! Watch out for the return of this lad—he’s aiming for a comeback just in time for the grand finale of the season!
But wait—there’s more! Flamengo has a little ‘yellow card’ headache with Léo Ortiz, Gabigol, and Carlinhos. They’re all dangling on a knife’s edge—one wrong kick and boom! Off they go into the next game with Juventude on October 26th. That’s some high-stakes drama for a Thursday night, I must say!
FLAMENGO
So, the stage is set! Flamengo vs. Fluminense, this Thursday (17th) at 8 PM Brasília time! The Maracanã is going to be shaking like a Polaroid picture. Under Filipe Luís’s watchful eye, Flamengo could potentially win four consecutive matches—something that hasn’t happened since that glorious summer stretch in July. Let’s hope for their sake they’re not just a flash in the pan!
And, of course, just to keep up with tradition, it wouldn’t be a Flamengo game without the legendary Coluna do Fla. Tune in for the live broadcast hosted by the ever-enthusiastic Rafa Penido. With commentary from the delightful Tulio Rodrigues and an expert team on the ground including Vitor Beloti and Leo José, you’ll want to be glued to your screen. Plus, if you prefer some extra flair, the match will be available on Premiere, so you can enjoy the drama via pay-per-view!
There you have it, folks! It’s shaping up to be a classic—make sure you grab your popcorn!
