Flamengo boss picks starting XI for Libertadores debut in Friday training | OneFootball

Flamengo holds training session this Friday afternoon (06), in Quito, Ecuador

Countdown to Flamengo's debut in the Under-20 Libertadores. This Friday afternoon (06), Flamengo will have its last training session before facing Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN) in the first round of the group stage. Thus, during the activities, Bruno Pivetti will decide the starting lineup for the match on Saturday (07) at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Bruno Pivetti will lead the training starting at 3 PM (Brasília time) this Friday (06). The activity will take place at Aucas' training center (EQU) in Quito.

Thus, the coach uses the training to define the strategy and final details of the team. It is worth remembering that the Under-20 Libertadores will be held in Ecuador from March 7 to 22.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Leo Nannetti, Daniel Sales, João Victor, Da Mata, and Ramires; Kaio Nobrega, Pablo Lucio, and Guilherme, Alan Santos, Josmar, and Ryan Roberto.

Most of the group that played the first rounds of the Carioca in the professional team is registered for the Under-20 Libertadores. Highlights include goalkeeper Leo Nannetti, defender João Victor, right-back Daniel Salles, midfielder Pablo Lúcio, and midfielder Guilherme.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

Flamengo will have two absences for the tournament. Forward Douglas Telles, who has already scored two goals for the professional team, did not travel with the delegation. This is because medical exams indicated risks for the player to perform in matches at high altitude.

Additionally, the Rubro-Negro will also be without midfielder Joshua. The player suffered a severe blow to the leg during training and, after undergoing exams, was diagnosed with an injury in the area.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S GAMES IN THE GROUP STAGE?

As the current champion of the Under-20 Libertadores, Flamengo is the top seed in Group A for the 2026 edition. Besides Estudiantes de Mérida, this Saturday's (07) opponent, the group also includes Bolívar (BOL) and Independiente Medellín (COL).

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WHICH TEAMS FORM GROUPS B AND C?

In Group B, another Brazilian team is the top seed: Palmeiras. Along with the São Paulo team in this first phase are Sporting Cristal (PER), Olimpia (PAR), and Universidad Católica (EQU). Group C consists of Belgrano (ARG), LDU (EQU), Nacional (URU), and Santiago Wanderers (CHI).

HOW DO THE SEMIFINALS AND FINALS WORK?

Only the first place from each of the three groups, along with the best second place, advance to the semifinals. Then, the competition determines the qualifiers in single matches. The two semifinals will take place on March 19. The final, also a single match, will be held on the 22nd of the same month.

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