Filipe Luis is preparing for change

Ayrton Lucas should be the only new addition to Flamengo’s squad for the match against Bahia

Filipe Luis faces the first away match of his career as coach of the professional team. On Saturday (05), Flamengo will face Bahia, in the 29th round^the The fourth round of the Brazilian League at Arena Fonte Nova. For a match, the coach must make only one change. Alex Sandro, who was banned due to discomfort in the back of his right thigh, did not travel to Salvador and makes way for Ayrton Lucas. In other positions, the trend is for the squad that won Corinth Must be preserved.

See Flamengo’s possible lineup:

Rossi, Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Eric Pulgar, de la Cruz, Gerson and Arascaeta; Bruno Henrique and Gabigol

In training on Friday (04), Filipe Luis did not determine the starting lineup on the field. After all, Flamengo had little time to recover after the win Corinthin the semi-final of the Brazilian Cup, on Wednesday (02). With only fifth (03) and sixth (04) places to prepare for the team, and a long trip to Bahia, the coach preferred not to force the group to do so.

In addition to Alex Sandro, preserved by the medical staff, Flamengo will be without four other players: Pedro, Viña, Everton Cipoliña and Luiz Arajo. Of the four mentioned, only the last is still expected to play in 2024, and Rubro Negro number 7 is preparing to return to the field in the second leg of the Brazilian Cup semi-final, against Corinthon October 20.

The situation in Brazil

Flamengo ranks fourth with 48 points, nine points behind leaders Botafogo (57). However, Mengão has one game less than her opponent. Among the two Rio teams, Palmeiras (56) and Fortaleza (55) appear. Therefore, the match with Bahia is of fundamental importance for Mes Querido to continue in the group of four and, who knows, dream again of the Brazilian championship.

Bahia x Flamingo

So, the ball will be rolling between Bahia and Flamengo from 7pm (Brasilia time) on Saturday (05), at Arena Fonte Nova, in El Salvador. Rogerio Ceni’s team is in sixth place with 45 points, which means it can draw with Mengao if it wins. the Coluna do Fla broadcasts the duel live on YouTubenarrated by Rafa Pinedo.