Flamengo: Filipe Luís set to drop Jorginho for Estudiantes clash | OneFootball

Flamengo begins its journey in search of a spot in the Libertadores semifinals

Flamengo begins, this Thursday (18), its quest for a place in the semifinals of the 2025 Libertadores. At Maracanã, Mengão faces Estudiantes (ARG), in the first leg of the tournament's quarterfinals. For the match, the red-and-black coach has outlined the starting lineup without Jorginho.

What is Flamengo's likely lineup?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Why isn't Jorginho among the starters?

Jorginho does not have a guaranteed presence in the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match. The midfielder missed Mengão's last two games, against Grêmio and Juventude, due to muscle pain in his right thigh. Therefore, the decision to include the player for the match will be up to Filipe Luís.

Additionally, Alex Sandro is also a doubt for Flamengo to face Estudiantes. The left-back has completed his recovery process after a muscle injury in his left calf. However, the player is not 100% fit due to the time spent off the field.

Does Flamengo have any absences?

Coach Filipe Luís has a confirmed absence for the match against Flamengo. Erick Pulgar is still recovering after fracturing the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, an injury suffered during the Club World Cup.

And how is Estudiantes coming into the match?

Just like Flamengo, Estudiantes has confirmed absences for the Libertadores match. Full-back Leandro González suffered a serious injury to the hamstring tendon in his right leg, while forward Edwuin Cetré is recovering from an injury to his left distal biceps.

When will the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes take place?

The first leg between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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