Estudiantes suffer fresh blow before Flamengo Libertadores semi-final | OneFootball

Estudiantes face Flamengo in the Libertadores semi-finals with a fresh injury concern. Joaquín Correa sustained a grade-two muscle injury to his left thigh against Corinthians on Wednesday 16, and with recovery typically four to eight weeks, his absence for the tie is almost certain.

Flamengo reached the last four on Thursday 17 after a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle. According to Coluna Do Fla, defenders Leandro González Pírez and Tomás Palacios will miss the first leg after bookings against Corinthians triggered automatic suspensions.

Flamengo also have absentees. Evertton Araújo has a serious thigh injury and no timetable to return, while Jorginho was sent off against Del Valle on Thursday 17 and will be suspended for the meeting with the Argentines.

The semi-final dates fall in the weeks of 14 and 21 October. The opener will be in Argentina, with the decisive return at the Maracanã. Flamengo will host the second leg after posting the best overall campaign among the semi-finalists.

Palmeiras and Fluminense contest the other semi-final, having knocked out LDU and Platense respectively. The final is a single match on 28 November 2026 at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Flamengo now turn back to the Brasileirão, hosting Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday 20 at 18:30 Brasília time in round 28.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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