Flamengo will have reinforcements for the decision against Athletico-PR

After nearly two weeks away from the rest of the cast, Gabigol It is Leo Pereira travel together with the delegation of the Flamengo to Curitiba, aiming at the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazil’s Cupagainst Athletico-PR. At a crucial moment, considering the classification in the competition that Mengão is the current champion, the duo is again available to Jorge Sampaoli.

The number 10 has recovered from an ankle injury, a sprain he suffered in his last match. On the other hand, the defender had a muscle problem in his thigh, but he is already recovered and can be used by the Argentine coach. In the last week, the duo did not participate in collective training, but they returned this Monday, 10, according to the ‘GE‘.

However, in addition to the return of Gabigol and Léo Pereira, Flamengo will have the presence of a new player among those listed. For the first time, Allan will be with the delegation and may be chosen to make his debut with the club from Rio de Janeiro. The midfielder was recovering from a spinal injury but is 100% fit to play.

Dealing with a decisive moment in the season, it is not possible to confirm whether the three Mengão reinforcements for that match will enter as starters, but the chance exists. However, with Jorge Sampaoli taking a 2-1 lead in the first game without them, it’s unclear what the manager’s decision will be.

Despite the reinforcements for the confrontation, Flamengo continues with some casualties in its squad, which are not available to enter the field. matheuzinho, who suffered a fractured tibia, is still in physical transition. Furthermore, it will be the club’s first match without Arturo Vidalwho signed a six-month contract with Athletico-PR, rivals in the Copa do Brasil.