Bruno Henrique to start for Flamengo at altitude against Independiente del Valle | OneFootball

According to Coluna Do Fla, Bruno Henrique has been confirmed to start for Flamengo against Independiente del Valle on Thursday at 21:30 Brasília time, at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, 2,850 metres above sea level.

The forward is regarded as coping well with thin air. He has played nine times at altitudes above 2,000 metres, returning three goals and one assist.

One of those goals came in this season’s Libertadores opener against Cusco of Peru.

With him on the pitch, Flamengo’s record at altitude since 2019 stands at three wins, two draws and four defeats. He is known to maintain high intensity across the full 90 minutes.

In the Brasileirão, Pedro usually leads the line, but for this fixture coach Leonardo Jardim has turned to Bruno Henrique for his stamina. The expected XI is Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino, Jorge Carrascal and Bruno Henrique.

Flamengo will try to take an advantage from the Libertadores quarter-final first leg in Quito, before the return at the Maracanã. The matches will be shown on ESPN on pay TV and Disney Plus via streaming.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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