The friendly match in the United States marks the debut of the Uruguayan De La Cruz with the Rossoneri shirt
While the Under 23s take on Carioca, Flamengo’s main squad is in the United States for their first pre-season friendly in the country. In the FC Series tournament the Rossoneri team faces the Philadelphia Union at Al Lang Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a mixed team made up of starters and reserves. The ball will be played this Sunday (21st), at 4pm (Brasilia time).
The main news of the match will be the debut of the midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz. The club’s only official reinforcement so far, the Uruguayan should earn his first minutes on the pitch. Furthermore, athletes such as midfielder Allan and forwards Bruno Henrique and Gabigol also have a great chance to start playing.
PHILADELPHIA UNION X FLAMENGO: FIND OUT EVERYTHING ABOUT FRIENDLY
- DATE: 21/01 (Sunday).
- TIME: 4:00 pm (Brasilia time).
- LOCAL: Al Lang Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Florida (USA).
WHERE TO WATCH PHILADELPHIA UNION
- SportTV (closed TV).
PROBABLE PHILADELPHIA UNION AND FLAMENGO LINE-UPS
- PHILADELPHIA UNION: Andrea Blake; Olivier Mbaizo, Nathan Harriel, Jack Elliott and Damion Lowe; José Martínez, Daniel Gazdag and Alejandro Bedoya; Jack McGlynn, Mikael Uhre and Julián Carranza. Technician: Jim Curtin.
- FLAMENGO: Rossi, Varela (Wesley), David Luiz, Léo Pereira (Cleiton) and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Victor Hugo and De La Cruz (Arrascaeta); Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique (Everton Cebolinha) and Gabigol. Technician: Tito.
LATEST RESULTS OF PHILADELPHIA UNION AND FLAMENGO
- 17/01 – Flamengo 4 x 0 Audax Rio – Carioca Championship.
- 11/25 – Cincinnati 1 x 0 Philadelphia Union -MLS.
Source: Terra

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