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Obina could be the new addition to tomorrow's game

The attacker will be tried again by the STJD.

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Flamengo may have a big surprise for tomorrow's game (18/10) against Vasco. It's striker Obina, who will be tried again tomorrow at 15 pm at the STJD.

The Flamengo striker was suspended for 120 days for allegedly assaulting Internacional defender Índio. If the sentence is reduced, the striker, who has already served a five-game suspension, will participate in the match against Internacional. The club's lawyer, Michel Assef Filho, is confident this will bring good news for the Flamengo fans.

"The defense strategy will be the same. We'll try to have the play dismissed as an assault. If the penalty is reduced, he'll be free to play."

The news excited coach Joel Santana who hopes to have the athlete available for this Thursday's game.

"If Obina is cleared, he'll play. We hope common sense prevails, as it has in other trials. It would be a joy to have Obina on the field."