Flamengo have two confirmed absentees for Independiente del Valle clash | OneFootball

The Rubro-Negro also has one player at risk of suspension, but will have key returns for the clash in Quito

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). Therefore, the match will take place at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in Quito, Ecuador, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

Who is Flamengo missing?

In short, Flamengo will face Independiente del Valle with two confirmed absences. That is because Alex Sandro is still recovering from pain in his right calf. Meanwhile, Evertton Araújo is also under the care of Fla’s Medical Department.

In addition, Flamengo terminated Everton Cebolinha’s contract, and he signed with Santos. Finally, coach Leonardo Jardim chose not to include Lorran, who moved down to strengthen Mais Querido’s under-20 squad. As a result, the Portuguese manager remains without some recent attacking options for the match in Quito.

Does Flamengo have any player at risk of suspension for the match?

Luiz Araújo is Flamengo’s only player at risk of suspension for the clash against Independiente del Valle. So, if he is booked this Thursday (10), the forward will miss the team’s next match in the continental competition.

Which players are returning for the game against Independiente del Valle?

Vitão and De La Cruz are back at Leonardo Jardim’s disposal for this Thursday’s (10) match. This gives the Portuguese coach more options to put together the starting lineup in Quito. In that way, the two returns help make up, at least in part, for the confirmed absences in the rest of the squad.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

Flamengo are chasing another Copa Libertadores title this season. Therefore, a place in the semifinals will depend directly on the result against Independiente del Valle this Thursday (10). The second leg will be played on September 17 at the Maracanã, also at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). That makes the first leg in Quito even more important in determining the direction of the tie.

Which channels will broadcast Independiente del Valle vs Flamengo?

Finally, the match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle will be broadcast by ESPN on pay TV. In addition, Disney+ will also stream the match. Coluna do Fla, in turn, will cover the game on site with reporters Rodrigo Lima, Rock Hudson, and Simon Lédo. This gives Rubro-Negro fans complete coverage of the showdown straight from Ecuador, both through the official broadcast and behind the scenes with the team.

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