Joel will only define the team tomorrow
With Roger suspended, Toró and Léo Lima compete for a spot in midfield
By Flamengo Archive - inCoach Joel Santana still has two doubts about the lineup that will face Palmeiras tomorrow at 16 p.m. at Parque Antártica. With Roger suspended, Toró and Léo Lima are vying for a spot in midfield. Up front, the coach hasn't yet decided whether Obina or Paulo Sérgio will partner Maxi. What's certain so far is that Luizinho and Egído will replace Leonardo Moura and Juan, who are suspended for their red-and-blacks against Fluminense. "One day we'll face this problem of having suspended players. But I trust whoever comes in and I'm sure everyone will be up to the task and will be crucial for Flamengo to get a good result against Palmeiras," commented Joel. The coach recalled Flamengo's last victory in São Paulo, against tomorrow's opponent. On that occasion, two years ago, Ramirez's goal in the 1-0 victory was crucial for Flamengo's recovery in the Brazilian Championship.\ - Our situation was complicated and Palmeiras was undefeated at home at that time. It was a difficult game and I hope the team can play as well as it did back then - said the red-black coach.\