Recap
Flamengo will be highly motivated to respond after the heavy 0-3 defeat against Palmeiras, but the circumstances ahead of this match are far from ideal. The hosts are facing enormous squad problems, with an incredible number of important players unavailable:
❌ Leo Pereira (14/1)
❌ Varela (14/0)
❌ Carrascal (13/2)
❌ Sandro (13/0)
❌ Lucas Paqueta (12/3)
❌ Jorginho (11/2)
❌ de Arrascaeta (10/3)
❌ Plata (10/2)
❌ de la Cruz (10/0)
❌ Everton (8/1)
❌ Danilo (4/0)
These absences affect every line of the team and significantly reduce Flamengo’s usual quality, creativity and depth.
Coritiba travel to the Maracana in excellent form and with much less pressure on their shoulders. The visitors are enjoying strong momentum and will certainly believe they can take advantage of Flamengo’s difficult situation.