Flamengo name squad for Libertadores tie v Estudiantes, with changes | OneFootball

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) face off this Wednesday (20), in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage

In the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage, Flamengo take on Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (20), at the Maracanã. Before the match, the red-and-black club released the list of called-up players.

WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP BY FLAMENGO?

GOALKEEPERS Andrew Dyogo Alves Rossi

DEFENDERS Alex Sandro Ayrton Lucas Danilo Emerson Royal Varela Léo Ortiz Léo Pereira Vitão

MIDFIELDERS Carrascal De La Cruz Evertton Araújo Jorginho Lucas Paquetá Saúl

FORWARDS Bruno Henrique Luiz Araújo Pedro Samuel Lino Wallace Yan

Flamengo have four major absences for the clash against Estudiantes. Midfielder Arrascaeta is still following his recovery schedule after undergoing collarbone surgery, while defensive midfielder Pulgar and forward Plata are also unavailable. Everton Cebolinha is the last-minute absence, with hip pain.

On the other hand, Jorginho and Evertton Araújo strengthen the squad after serving the automatic suspension they received against Athletico-PR in the Brasileirão. In fact, the duo are expected to start among Leonardo Jardim's starters.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO'S GAME TODAY?

Flamengo and Estudiantes face off this Wednesday (20), in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. Kickoff is at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). At the moment, the Rubro-Negro sit in first place in Group A. In other words, if they take all three points at home, they will secure a spot in the round of 16 with one match to spare.

If Mengão are on the field, Coluna do Fla keeps red-and-black fans informed about every detail of the matches through the website and social media. In addition, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

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