Flamengo will be missing five players against São Paulo; Carrascal is doubtful.

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (November 5th) for the Brasileirão, to face São Paulo at 9:30 PM, at Vila Belmiro. However, coach Filipe Luís will have many problems selecting the team. In total, the club has five confirmed absences. Forwards Pedro (forearm fracture) and Bruno Henrique (suspended) are out. In addition, midfielder Jorginho (thigh injury) and defender Léo Ortiz (ankle sprain) remain in the medical department. Finally, Evertton Araújo, sent off against Sport , is also serving a suspension.

Filipe Luís' main headache is Jorge Carrascal. The attacking midfielder presented with bone edema in his rib and complained of pain. Despite this, he managed to train with the group on Tuesday (November 4th) and was included in the squad for the trip. The coaching staff, however, will only evaluate the player on Wednesday, hours before the game, to make a final decision about his inclusion in the starting lineup. On the other hand, Everton Cebolinha returns. Recovered from a hip injury, he was included in the squad, although he has not yet trained with the group.

With so many absences, the midfield should see some continuity. The likely scenario is that De la Cruz will get another chance alongside Pulgar and Arrascaeta. In attack, without Pedro and Bruno Henrique, Plata and Samuel Lino should form the trio with Luiz Araújo. Filipe Luís' other doubt, incidentally, is at right-back, where Varela and Royal are vying for the position. Therefore, Carrascal, if fit, could take Lino's place.

The likely Flamengo lineup is: Rossi; Varela (Royal), Danilo, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Plata and Lino (Carrascal) .

The match is crucial in the title race. Flamengo is in second place with 64 points, just one behind the leader Palmeiras . The duel against São Paulo, incidentally, takes place at Vila Belmiro, as Morumbi is closed for concerts.

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