Corinthians Faces 5 Absences, 8 Suspensions Ahead of Flamengo Clash
Corinthians will host Flamengo in the eighth round of the Brasileirão on March 22, 2026. Dorival Júnior faces selection headaches as the team arrives with multiple absences.
Injuries and unavailabilities
Five players are unavailable for the match. Felipe Longo is recovering from an elbow injury.
Hugo Farias is sidelined with a knee problem. Kaio César felt discomfort in the rear muscle of his right thigh.
Jesse Lingard has not debuted because he is not registered with the BID. His work visa remains pending.
Allan cannot play due to an express clause in his loan agreement with Flamengo.
Suspension risks
Several players are one yellow card away from suspension. The list includes eight names who could miss the next league game.
- Hugo Souza
- André Ramalho
- Gustavo Henrique
- Matheuzinho
- Matheus Bidu
- Angilerio
- Carrillo
- Raniele
Probable starting XI
The expected Corinthians lineup reflects enforced changes due to absences. The projected eleven is:
Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
Form and pressure
Corinthians arrive in a fragile moment. The club has gone six matches without a win.
That streak raises the stakes against Flamengo. A defeat could intensify calls for a coaching change.
Match details
Date: 22/03/2026 – 20:30. Venue: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo – SP.
Broadcast: Premiere, Record, and YouTube via Cazé TV.
Corinthians faces five absences and eight suspension risks ahead of the Flamengo clash, complicating Dorival Júnior’s plans. Filmogaz.com will monitor any late changes before kickoff.
