Does Saúl play today? Where to watch Flamengo x Coritiba today at 4pm for the Brazilian ChampionshipBy Carolina Costa
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Flamengo and Coritiba face each other this Saturday, at 4pm, on Maracanã, for the 18th round of Brasileirão. Sportv and Premiere broadcast live. ge follows you in real time with exclusive videos.
The doubt about Saúl gains attention in the red and black offensive sector. The player is listed and appears in the likely lineup as an alternative. Ainda thus, Flamengo has not officially confirmed the starting lineup.
Dúvida over Saúl marks options in Flamengo attack

Leonardo Jardim faces ten important absences. Convocações for selections, suspensions and injuries limit available parts. The club asked for the match to be postponed, but the CBF maintained its commitment.
Saúl trained normally and appears as an attacking option, possibly alongside Samuel Lino and Pedro. The defense must count on Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas.
- Danilo summoned
- Léo Pereira suspended and recalled
- Alex Sandro summoned
- Lucas Paquetá summoned
- Carrascal suspended and recalled
- Varela suspended and recalled
- Arrascaeta injured and called up
- De la Cruz summoned
- Plata summoned
- Jorginho injured
In midfield, the likely base includes Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Luiz Araújo. Rossi has a great chance to get back on target.
Provável lineup of Flamengo against Coritiba
Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Luiz Araújo; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique (Saúl) and Pedro.
Flamengo is looking for a reaction after losing 3-0 to Palmeiras in the previous round. The team is seven points behind the leader, but still has a game in hand. Qualifying in Libertadores with the best campaign in the group relieved the pressure.
Coritiba in good form and with Ronier available
The team from Paraná occupies sixth place. Quer enters the G-5 before the break for Copa from Mundo. Fernando Seabra has the third best campaign as a visitor.
Lucas Ronier is the new one. The attacker overcame muscle edema in his right thigh and was listed, but should start on the bench. Lavega, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha form the offensive trio.
Escalação likely from Coritiba into Maracanã
Pedro Rangel; JP Chermont, Tiago Cóser, Jacy and Bruno Melo; Thiago Santos, Sebastián Gómez and Josué; Lavega, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha.
Coritiba won the last two games by elastic scores. The collective attack has been the main highlight away from home. The team from Paraná is looking for points against the vice-leader.
Arbitragem and broadcast confirmed
Flávio Rodrigues of Souza referees the duel. Daniel Paulo Ziolli and Daniel Luis Marques act as assistants. Diego Pombo Lopez commands the VAR.
Sportv and Premiere show the match. ge.globo offers complete coverage in real time. The confrontation opens the round together with Athletico-PR x Mirassol.







