Gerson admits no margin for error before Flamengo face Cruzeiro in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro meet on Wednesday 12 at the Mineirão in the first leg of the Libertadores last 16, with Cruzeiro midfielder Gerson set to face his former club.

"The Libertadores has taught me to make fewer errors. In the Libertadores you cannot make mistakes, errors are crucial. Often you face a side people on the outside call inferior to yours, but once the game starts it is totally different, because they are players from countries used to matches like this," he told Conmebol.

Artur Jorge named Cruzeiro as follows: Otávio, William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Wesley, Kaio Jorge.

Leonardo Jardim selected Flamengo: Rossi, Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Plata, Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique.

"What experience tells you is you cannot make mistakes at home either. You must be very well prepared. A team that wants to be champions, to reach the day of Eternal Glory, which is a top moment, does not get to pick and choose."

This is Gerson’s reunion with Flamengo after their first meeting in March 2026, when he faced a hostile reception at the Maracanã and Cruzeiro lost 2-0. He arrives this time in good form.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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