Jorginho a doubt for Flamengo v Cusco in Libertadores; tests | OneFootball

Flamengo may have a backup defensive midfield duo in their Libertadores opener

Flamengo could suffer an important absence against Cusco (PER) in their first Libertadores match. According to Coluna do Fla, Jorginho, who is dealing with muscle pain, is doubtful for the clash, which takes place next Wednesday (08) in Peru. The midfielder underwent tests this Monday (06) and is awaiting the results.

If Jorginho’s absence is confirmed, Flamengo will have a backup defensive midfield pairing for their Libertadores opener. That is because Erick Pulgar is out of the match due to an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder. As a result, Evertton Araújo is the favorite to start in the Libertadores.

Alongside the Ninho graduate, Leonardo Jardim has a major question mark. After all, De La Cruz is also doubtful due to discomfort at altitude. For that reason, the Uruguayan was left out, for example, of the match against LDU (ECU) in Quito last year. Therefore, Lucas Paquetá could be moved deeper to play as the second defensive midfielder.

HOW HAS JORGINHO DONE IN RECENT MATCHES?

After the FIFA international break, Jorginho played in both of Flamengo’s matches: 90 minutes against Bragantino and another 90 against Santos, with only a two-day gap between games. So, the 34-year-old midfielder felt the strain of the heavy run of matches and is not expected to travel to Peru.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL FLAMENGO VS CUSCO BE PLAYED?

The long trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cusco also works against Jorginho. After all, Flamengo will face a journey of nearly 4,000 kilometers to the Peruvian city. In addition, the match will take place at Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega, located 3,400 meters above sea level.

Flamengo’s first Libertadores match kicks off at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Wednesday (08), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from the stadium. In addition, Globo will broadcast the clash on free-to-air TV for almost all of Brazil. Finally, streaming service Paramount Plus will show the match involving the four-time champions of the Americas.

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