Bruno Henrique thrives at altitude, icon 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 Flamengo’s starting lineup to face Independiente del Valle (ECU) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (10). The match will take place at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, at an altitude of 2,850 meters in Quito. However, the No. 27 usually does not 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. His 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 club legend, the team has recorded three wins, two draws, and four losses at altitude since 2019, the year Bruno Henrique arrived at the Rubro-Negro 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 trusted Bruno Henrique’s ‘strong lungs’ and put the No. 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 an advantage in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal tie. The match in Quito and the return leg at the Maracanã will be broadcast on ESPN, on cable TV, and on Disney Plus via streaming. However, Coluna do Fla provides the best coverage of the Rubro-Negro club.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Bruno Henrique is impressive at altitude. He runs the same way he does in Brazil. A little goal from him today would not be a surprise, since Independiente del Valle plays with a high line and leaves spaces. The Nation hopes the idol is on inspired form today —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

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