Cruzeiro player ruled out against Flamengo in the Libertadores | OneFootball

First match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the Libertadores round of 16 takes place in August

Bad news for Cruzeiro, but good news for Flamengo. Center back Bruno Alves will be loaned to Norwich (England) until the end of 2026. Therefore, the player will miss this year’s Libertadores, in which the Rubro-Negro and the Minas Gerais side will face each other.

The transfer is positive for both parties, since the defender was the last option on the bench. Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus and Lucas Villalba are the priority choices in defense for the team coached by Artur Jorge.

And does Flamengo have any negotiations going on?

At the moment, Flamengo has no advanced negotiations with any player. The Most Beloved, however, is still keeping an eye on the transfer market in search of good opportunities.

On the outgoing side, Mengo hopes to receive offers, for example, for Jorge Carrascal. That is because the midfielder has been underperforming in the Sacred Shirt, but is with the Colombian National Team at the World Cup. Therefore, the tournament could serve as a showcase for Fla to negotiate the player’s transfer.

Will Flamengo face Cruzeiro in the Libertadores?

Yes! Flamengo will face Cruzeiro in the Libertadores round of 16. The first leg is scheduled for August 12 at Mineirão. The second leg will be played on the 19th of the same month at the Maracanã.

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