Estudiantes suffer confirmed blow for Flamengo clash in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) battle for a spot in the Libertadores semifinals

Flamengo is focused on the match against Juventude this Sunday (14th), for the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Nevertheless, Filipe Luís' team is already starting to think about their next commitment of the season, against Estudiantes (ARG), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. The Argentine team, in fact, has a confirmed absence for the match.

After all, in the first quarterfinal match against Flamengo, Estudiantes will not be able to count on right-back Eric Meza. The player, who is one of the main players on the Argentine team, suffered a muscle injury in his thigh adductor and is still in the recovery process. As a result, the athlete will not be able to take the field next Thursday (18th).

And what about Flamengo?

Flamengo, for now, also has a confirmed absence for the first match against Estudiantes: Erick Pulgar. The midfielder is still recovering after fracturing the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. On the other hand, Jorginho, Alex Sandro, and Varela are doubts for coach Filipe Luís, as they are currently under the care of the Medical Department.

When will Flamengo vs. Estudiantes matches take place?

At Maracanã, the first leg of the quarterfinals will take place next Thursday (18th), starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). A week later, on September 25th, Flamengo and Estudiantes will face each other again at the Jorge Luis Hirsch Stadium. It’s worth noting that the team that advances will face the winner of Racing (ARG) vs. Vélez Sarsfield (ARG).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While the Libertadores does not return, Flamengo remains focused on the Campeonato Brasileiro. Filipe Luís' team will take the field this Sunday (14th) to face Juventude, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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