Flamengo line-up: Jardim makes changes, new-look midfield v Cusco | OneFootball

Flamengo face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08) in the first round of the Libertadores group stage

Looking to secure their first win in the 2026 Copa Libertadores, Flamengo take the field this Wednesday (08) against Cusco (PER). For the clash, valid for Group A of the continental competition, the Rubro-Negro side will have unavoidable changes.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Pedro and Lino.

In midfield, Leonardo Jardim will have to field a brand-new defensive midfield pairing for the match between Flamengo and Cusco. That is because Erick Pulgar injured his shoulder and Jorginho is dealing with a calf issue. In addition, Saúl is still recovering from surgery on his left heel.

With that, the expectation is that Lucas Paquetá and Evertton Araújo will start. The squad list for the match also brings a new face straight from the academy: defensive midfielder Luiz Felipe, known as ‘Chapecó’.

Meanwhile, Everton Cebolinha is recovering from a rib fracture and will also be unavailable. Finally, Alex Sandro suffered a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, which means Ayrton Lucas should remain at left back.

WHAT TIME IS CUSCO x FLAMENGO?

Flamengo face Cusco at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (08), at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, located more than 3,350 meters above sea level. The match, valid for the first round of the Libertadores group stage, will be broadcast on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), Paramount (streaming), and GETV (YouTube).

Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will provide full live coverage, with minute-by-minute updates on the website, constant posts on social media, and a live broadcast on YouTube. Reporter Leo José is in Cusco, showing everything happening on and off the pitch so you do not miss a single moment.

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