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Flamengo won’t have the full squad available for Wednesday’s (19) match against Cruzeiro

Leonardo Jardim will not have the full squad at his disposal for this Wednesday’s (19) match against Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. After all, Alex Sandro, De La Cruz, and Vitão remain in the medical department. In addition, Flamengo still does not know whether Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique will be available.

After taking a hard challenge from Matheus Henrique in last week’s match, Bruno Henrique was left out of the squad list for Sunday’s (16) game against Mirassol. Despite being a doubt, the red-and-black idol is expected to be available for the clash against Cruzeiro. Everton Cebolinha, meanwhile, is recovering from the flu and could also return. The information comes from Mônica Alves of Coluna do Fla, who gathered the details from people who are with the team daily at Ninho do Urubu.

WHAT ABOUT THE ABSENCES?

Alex Sandro has not played since July 29, in the draw with Internacional. The 35-year-old full-back is dealing with pain in his right calf caused by tendinitis. Nico De La Cruz, meanwhile, has a left thigh injury and will also miss the match. Finally, Vitão is in the final stages of recovery from a muscle injury in his left thigh.

With absences and question marks, a likely Flamengo lineup for the match against Cruzeiro is: Agustín Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata and Bruno Henrique (Pedro). The lineup will only be officially announced at around 8 p.m. (Brasília time) on Wednesday (19).

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— By Leonardo Jardim’s Libertadores logic, if Bruno Henrique is 100%, he will start. The coach said in a recent press conference that he prioritizes the physical aspect in Libertadores matches and prefers a stronger team. The same rule also applies to the Emerson Royal vs. Varela battle, with the Brazilian holding the edge —, opined Pedro Paulo Catonho of Coluna do Fla.

— Another point heavily debated by the fans is Lucas Paquetá. But who would he replace? Jorginho? Arrascaeta? On the right wing? It’s a complicated situation. On top of that, the academy product is not 100% yet after the injury he suffered at the World Cup —, he added.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS. CRUZEIRO?

The ‘decider’ will be broadcast by Globo across Brazil on free-to-air TV. In addition, Paramount Plus, via streaming, and GETV on YouTube will show the match. However, the most red-and-black coverage of all is on Coluna do FlaTV, with Simon Ledo, Rock Hudson and Rodrigo Lima, live from the Maracanã.

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