With an eye on the Guanabara Cup title, Flamengo x Fluminense could mean even greater pressure for the work done by Vítor Pereira
On the night of this Wednesday, 08, Flamengo x Fluminense heats up the 11th round of the Carioca Championship. The classic, in addition to being worth a lot to the red-black side, can yield the symbolic title of the Guanabara Cup for one of the teams. Thus, the ball rolls for the duel of leader and vice-leader from 21:10 (time of Brasilia), at the stadium Maracanã.
Playing with the support of the fans, Flamengo tries to relieve the pressure in the season. After new protests from the fans, the team knows that winning the classic is fundamental for the future of the Rio de Janeiro team in 2023. In case of a new setback, the coach’s future Victor Pereira can be very compromised in the face of poor results.
Fluminense, on the other hand, arrives with morale for the decisive classic. Despite being second in the table, the team commanded by Fernando Diniz wants to take advantage of the recent results to beat the rival and win the Guanabara Cup title. In addition, Tricolor’s goal is to guarantee a place in the semifinals of the Carioca Championship, which has not happened yet.
In view of the scenarios presented, Flamengo is not going with maximum strength for the classic. Despite seeming contradictory, coach Vítor Pereira opted to spare some starters aiming for the state semifinals. Like this, Gerson, Arrascaeta It is Gabigol should be the only starters scheduled for the carioca duel.
Fluminense, on the other hand, doesn’t even want to know and goes with maximum strength to face the biggest rival. With the details of each team presented, the classic carioca will be broadcast by Band and the BandSports channel. O sportbuzz it follows all the details of the Carioca Championship match and brings the complete repercussions right after the final whistle.
SCHEDULES!
Flamengo: Matheus Cunha, Pablo, Rodrigo Caio and Léo Pereira; Matheuzinho, Igor Jesus, Gerson and Everton Cebolinha; Matheus França, Arrascaeta and Gabigol.
Fluminense: Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Nino, David Braz and Alexsander; André, Martinelli, Paulo Henrique Ganso and John Arias; Keno and German Cano.
Source: sportbuzz
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