Bruno Henrique shines at altitude, starts for Flamengo v Del Valle | OneFootball

In nine matches at altitude, Bruno Henrique has three goals and one assist

Bruno Henrique is confirmed in the starting lineup for Flamengo, who face Independiente del Valle (ECU) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (10). The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, at an altitude of 2,850 meters in Quito. However, the number 27 usually doesn’t feel the effects of the ‘lack of oxygen.’

BRUNO HENRIQUE’S MATCHES AT ALTITUDE

A Flamengo idol, Bruno Henrique has played nine times at altitudes above 2,000 meters. The record stands out, with three goals and one assist. One of those goals, in fact, came in the current edition of the Libertadores, in the opener against Cusco (PER).

Expanding the scope to Flamengo’s performances with the idol, the team has recorded three wins, two draws and four losses at altitude since 2019, the year Bruno Henrique arrived at the club. Even so, the idol usually runs the full 90 minutes at the same intensity, as if the match were being played at sea level.

BRUNO HENRIQUE STARTS

In the Brasileirão, Pedro is usually Flamengo’s starting center forward. But for this Thursday (10), Leonardo Jardim has bet on Bruno Henrique’s ‘strong lungs’ and put the number 27 in the starting lineup. As a result, Flamengo will take the field with Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Jorge Carrascal and Bruno Henrique.

With Bruno Henrique, Flamengo will try to take the advantage in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal tie. The match in Quito and the return leg at the Maracanã will be broadcast by ESPN on cable TV and by Disney Plus via streaming. However, Coluna do Fla provides the best coverage of Flamengo.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Bruno Henrique is impressive at altitude. He runs the same way he does in Brazil. A little goal from him today wouldn’t be a surprise, since Independiente del Valle play with a high line and leave spaces. The Nation hopes the idol has an inspired day —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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