Flamengo announce Libertadores last-16 squad to face Cruzeiro, four ruled out | OneFootball

Flamengo have named their squad for the Libertadores last-16 first leg at Cruzeiro on Wednesday at Mineirão, kick-off 21:30 Brasília time. Head coach Leonardo Jardim is without four players.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the travelling party includes goalkeepers Andrew, Dyogo Alves and Rossi, defenders Danilo, Johnny, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, full-backs Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal and Guillermo Varela, midfielders Arrascaeta, Carrascal, De La Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araujo, Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá and Saúl, and forwards Bruno Henrique, Lorran, Pedro, Plata and Samuel Lino.

The absentees are Alex Sandro, Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo and Vitão. Alex Sandro has pain in his right calf, with tests showing no injury, and will not feature, while Everton Cebolinha has a flu-like illness.

Luiz Araújo is returning from a left-knee injury and is in pitch-based transition, so is not available. Vitão is recovering from a muscle problem in his left thigh.

There is a boost as De La Cruz returns after suspension, having missed Sunday’s match against Vitória in the league.

Probable XI: Rossi, Emerson Royal or Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

The second leg is scheduled for next week at Maracanã, with a quarter-final place at stake.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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