Intercontinental: Pedro back on Flamengo bench, misses Cruz Azul clash | OneFootball

Pedro is on the bench for Flamengo vs Cruz Azul (MEX)

The ball is about to roll for the match between Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX), this Wednesday (10), in the quarterfinals of the Intercontinental. Filipe Luís has already defined the starting lineup for Mengão with a surprise on the bench: Pedro.

However, despite being on the bench, Pedro still cannot take the field wearing the Flamengo jersey. According to a statement released by the club, the number 9 is still following a recovery plan after a muscle injury in his left thigh.

See Flamengo's statement:

“Pedro is following the recovery plan established by the Medical Department of Flamengo. Although he is on the bench for today's match, he is still not fit to play,” said the red-black club.

Why is Pedro out of Flamengo's matches?

Pedro suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh during training at CT Ninho do Urubu, on November 19. In addition, the number 9 had already been absent from Flamengo even before the injury, since he suffered a fracture in his left forearm.

However, the expectation is that Pedro will be available to Filipe Luís in a possible Intercontinental final, against PSG (FRA). Before that, Flamengo needs to beat Cruz Azul and, in the semifinal, overcome Pyramids (EGY).

How are Flamengo and Cruz Azul coming into the match?

Coach Filipe Luís has already set the lineup for Flamengo for this Wednesday's (10) match. With 'full strength', the Rubro-Negro will take the field with the following players: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.

On the other hand, Cruz Azul is also ready to face Flamengo. Thus, coach Nicolás Larcamón has lined up the Mexican team with the following names: Andrés Gudiño; Jorge Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Nacho Rivero, Jeremy Márquez, Charly Rodríguez, José Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Rodo Rotondi and Gonzalo Piovi.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Cruz Azul?

The match between Flamengo and Cruz Azul takes place this Wednesday (10), for the quarterfinals of the Intercontinental Club Cup. The ball rolls at 2:00 PM (Brasília time), at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match, through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo match.

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