Ex-Fluminense star: How Flamengo can oust Atlético-MG in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG needing to win to advance to the next phase in the Copa do Brasil

The Flamengo faces the Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), in Belo Horizonte, in search of qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Needing a win to advance, the most beloved team will have to win by a two-goal difference. Thus, Felipe Melo, an idol of Fluminense, mentioned the positive points that Mengão can explore against the Minas Gerais team.

— My biggest doubt will be on the left side. I don't know if he will start with Viña, because he has Ayrton Lucas. For me, he is a plane. Offensively, he is stronger. […] I think Samuel Lino on the left is no mystery. I believe he will put Samuel Lino on the left, Plata on the right. And he still has Arrascaeta, who will play. Including, he said that he knows his own body and that it's nothing serious (the discomfort). Samuel Lino, Plata, Pedro and Arrascaeta —, started Felipe Melo.

— I think the starter is Ayrton Lucas. He is a plane! I've been saying this for a long time […] For me, he's not just the starter for Flamengo. He is the starter for the Brazilian National Team. Physically, he is the starter for the National Team. He is a plane —, concluded the former Fluminense and Brazilian National Team player, during a program on 'SporTV' this Tuesday (05).

HOW DOES FLAMENGO ARRIVE?

Filipe Luís will not be able to count on Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique for the game against Atlético-MG. Thus, the red-black coach should send Flamengo to the field with the following formation: Agustín Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Allan, Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

AND THE CONFRONTATION?

The Flamengo lost the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, to advance to the next phase, they will have to beat Atlético-MG by a two-goal difference. On the other hand, if they win by just one goal, the decision will be made on penalties.

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