Flamengo may miss three players for Libertadores clash with Estudiantes | OneFootball

Flamengo vs Estudiantes match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18)

The Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. However, the Most Beloved has chances of not having three players in the decisive duel.

In a statement made this Wednesday (17), Flamengo announced that Alex Sandro and Jorginho are in transition, with physical conditioning exercises accompanied by a physiotherapist.

In addition, Erick Pulgar continues physiotherapy work on the pitch after surgery on the fifth metatarsal of the right foot. In other words, the trend is that the Chilean will be the third player of Flamengo who will not face Estudiantes at Maracanã.

No good news?

There is! Bruno Henrique trained normally and is available to coach Filipe Luís for the Flamengo game against Estudiantes. In addition, Varela has physically recovered and becomes an option at right back.

What time does the Flamengo vs Estudiantes match start?

The Most Beloved faces Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. The match will be broadcasted by ESPN, on cable, and Disney+, on streaming.

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