Flamengo is set to face Vitória in the Brasileirão’s round 21, with the match kicking off at 9 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã.
The starting lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Pedro and Plata will form Flamengo’s attack alongside Samuel Lino. In midfield, the trio of foreign players remains in place.
Notes and outlook:
– Flamengo continues with a 4-3-3 shape, relying on a creative midfield trio in Jorginho, Saúl, and Arrascaeta to feed the front three.
– Pedro and Plata teaming up with Samuel Lino provides a dynamic attacking look, with Pedro offering a focal point and Plata providing width and pace.
Summary:
Flamengo lines up at home against Vitória with Rossi in goal, a back four of Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro, a midfield trio of Jorginho, Saúl, and Arrascaeta, and an attacking trio of Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. The lineup emphasizes continuity in the midfield and a front three designed for pace and finishing options.
Positive note:
If this lineup clicks, Flamengo could press with aggressive attacking play at the Maracanã, leveraging the chemistry between Pedro, Plata, and Samuel Lino to maximize scoring opportunities.