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Flamengo faces Grêmio in crucial Brasileirão match
Flamengo, currently leading the Brasileirão with 73 points, is set to face Grêmio at the Maracanã for the 34th round of the championship. The match is a pivotal moment in the title race, as Flamengo holds a three-point advantage over second-place Palmeiras.
Flamengo manager Leonardo Jardim faces several squad challenges. Gonzalo Plata is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, and Danilo remains in recovery from jaw surgery. Lucas Paquetá is also a doubt due to a knee injury. However, the team expects the return of Jorge Carrascal and potentially Anthony Valencia and Saúl.
Grêmio enters the match in 15th place, just one point above the relegation zone, though they have shown recent form with victories over Coritiba and Athletico-PR. The visitors will be without goalkeeper Weverton and striker Carlos Vinícius, both of whom are suspended. Grêmio also recently secured a 2-0 lead in the Copa do Brasil semifinals against Atlético-MG.
Entities
Flamengo · Gremio · Leonardo Jardim · Lucas Paquetá · Maracanã · Palmeiras · Renato Gaúcho · Renato Portaluppi
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Paquetá is experiencing left knee pain but has no serious injury according to exams.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grêmio has 37 points in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leonardo Jardim is the coach of Flamengo.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Palmeiras has 70 points in the championship.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flamengo is leading the Campeonato Brasileiro with 73 points.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match between Flamengo and Grêmio is scheduled for Wednesday at 19:30 at the Maracanã.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gonzalo Plata is suspended for the upcoming match.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Weverton and Carlos Vinícius are confirmed absences for Grêmio due to suspension.