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Jorginho returns to Flamengo squad for Bahia clash

Golazo Newsroom · Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 13:01

Jorginho returns to Flamengo squad for Bahia clash
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  • Jorginho is available for Flamengo following the completion of his suspensions.
  • The match at Arena Fonte Nova is part of the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
  • Bahia enters the game in fifth place after a recent victory over Mirassol.

Flamengo will see the return of midfielder Jorginho for Sunday's 31st round Campeonato Brasileiro fixture against Bahia at the Arena Fonte Nova. The player is back in contention after serving suspensions across both domestic and Libertadores competitions.

Jorginho was handed a one-match ban by the STJD following a red card against Santos, which he served during the recent match against Fluminense. He has traveled with Leonardo Jardim's squad and is expected to return to the starting lineup.

Bahia heads into the encounter following a win against Mirassol, a result that propelled the club to fifth place in the standings with 49 points. The team is currently pushing to secure a spot in the direct qualification zone.

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Updated Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 13:01

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