Varela recovering, Flamengo boosted by key returns vs Estudiantes | OneFootball

After the victory over Juventude, Flamengo returned to training on the morning of this Tuesday (16th) at Ninho do Urubu, already fully focused on the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes, scheduled for Thursday (18th) at 9:30 PM at Maracanã.

Coach Filipe Luís led activities in the gym and then a session on the field. The work aimed to adjust physical intensity and begin tactical preparation for the international match.

Among the positives, Flamengo will have important reinforcements: Léo Ortiz returns from suspension, Bruno Henrique is expected to be included after load management. Meanwhile, Varela, recovering from pubalgia, trained with the group normally and should be available for the match in Rio de Janeiro.

On the other hand, Jorginho, with a left thigh edema, and Alex Sandro, showing progress in his left calf, are doubtful and have little chance of playing on Thursday. Besides them, the Chilean midfielder Pulgar remains out of contention, with a likely return only next month.

The red-black team will train again this Wednesday (17th), when Filipe Luís will make the final adjustments before the game at Maracanã. After facing Estudiantes, Flamengo prepares for the classic against Vasco, Sunday (21st) at 5:30 PM, for the Brasileirão, at the same venue.

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