Coluna do Fla
·8. Mai 2026
Leonardo Jardim replacement set for Flamengo v Medellín, Libertadores

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·8. Mai 2026

Leonardo Jardim will not be able to lead Flamengo in the match against Independiente Medellín (COL), as he was sent off in the previous round of the Libertadores. As a result, assistant coach José Barros will be on the touchline this Thursday (07) in Colombia.
Even though he cannot lead the team against Medellín, Leonardo Jardim took part in all of Flamengo’s preparations. The Portuguese coach is also in Colombia, where the clash valid for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage will take place.
It is important to note that José Barros was the one who took over as Flamengo head coach in the final stretch of the draw with Estudiantes (ARG). On that occasion, the Portuguese assistant made the decisions in the closing minutes of the second half in La Plata, Argentina.
Leonardo Jardim’s sending-off happened after the coach ‘ran onto’ the pitch to break up the start of a scuffle between Flamengo and Estudiantes players. Because of that action, the Portuguese manager was sent off by referee Piero Maza. After serving his suspension this Thursday (07), the coach will return for the Libertadores clash against the same Argentine team on May 20 at the Maracanã.
Besides Jardim, Flamengo will also be without Arrascaeta, who is recovering from surgery on his right collarbone, while Erick Pulgar and Lucas Paquetá are dealing with injuries. On the other hand, Carrascal is back in the starting lineup.
SEE FLAMENGO’S LINEUP
Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Carrascal; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín will take place at 9:30 pm Brasília time this Thursday (07), at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia. Therefore, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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