Flamengo announced the return of midfielder Jorge Carrascal for the classic against Fluminense, scheduled for Wednesday (19), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 34th round of the Brasileirão Betano. The player plays for the Colombian national team on this FIFA Date, but the red and black technical committee maintains direct contact to guarantee his presence in the match.
Carrascal faces Australia on Tuesday (18), at 10pm (Brasília time), in New York. As a reserve in the selection, the club understands that wear and tear will be controlled and plans to use him from the beginning.
The decision aims to maintain maximum strength in the search for isolated leadership of the championship.
The team arrives motivated after beating Sport 5-1 on Saturday (15), a result that put them at the top of the table. Palmeiras lost to Santos and created an opportunity for Flamengo to distance themselves.
Planning for the classic
Filipe Luís prioritizes collective performance at Maracanã. The commission monitors the physical situation of all athletes called up.
The coach sees Carrascal as an important piece in the current tactical scheme. The Colombian has participated regularly in matches and offers options in midfield.
Recent midfielder performance
Carrascal played 28 games for Flamengo in the 2025 season. The player has scored four goals and provided six assists so far.
Its versatility allows it to act both centrally and on the wings. His presence increases the alternativesvas offensives of the team.
The athlete arrived at the club in 2022 and has established himself as a reliable option in the squad.
Red-black preparation
The squad trained on Monday morning (17) at Ninho do Urubu. Activities focused on muscle strengthening and specific tactical work.
Players who played more than 60 minutes against Sport underwent regeneration. The others participated normally in ball activities.
Filipe Luís adjusts details to neutralize Fluminense’s strengths. The classic is worth maintaining the lead and an advantage in the final stretch of the Brasileirão.
Table status
Flamengo has 67 points in 33 rounds played. The team has two more wins than second place.
Fluminense occupies the middle part of the classification. The tricolor team is coming from mixed results in the last few rounds.
A victory at Maracanã could consolidate Rubro-Negro at the top. The direct confrontation gains weight due to the rivalry and the decisive phase of the tournament.
Return of call-ups
In addition to Carrascal, other athletes are missing from Flamengo on this FIFA Date. Arrascaeta is with the Uruguayan team and also returns during the week.
The technical committee monitors the minutes of each player in the selections. The objective is to avoid injuries and maintain the pace of the game for the Brazilian.
The medical department assesses physical conditions as soon as the athletes return.
The classic against Fluminense represents Flamengo’s next official commitment of the season. The match takes place at the Maracanã stadium with an expected audience of over 60 thousand fans, according to initial projections by the board. The club works to offer the best possible performance in the search for the Brasileirão Betano 2025 title.