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Flamengo's next two training sessions will define Bruno Henrique's future

Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 last Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Now, the Most Beloved turns the page to focus on the Copa Libertadores decider. For the match against Cruzeiro, the Rubro-Negro should have Bruno Henrique back.

In short, on the morning of this Monday (17), Bruno Henrique took part in specific training for those who did not travel for the match against Mirassol. Thus, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, there is a strong chance that the No. 27 will be available on Wednesday (19).

It is important to mention that this Tuesday's training session (18) will be decisive for Leonardo Jardim to determine whether or not Bruno Henrique will be included in the squad for the game against Cruzeiro. The activity is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time). On Wednesday (19), Fla will hold an activation session at 11:00 a.m. (Brasília time).

What happened?

At 11 minutes of the first half of the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16, Matheus Henrique planted his studs into Bruno Henrique's shin. However, Yael Falcón showed only a yellow card to the Cruzeiro player. In addition, VAR did not call the referee for a review, keeping the on-field decision.

After the match, Flamengo confirmed that there was no injury, but Bruno Henrique was left out of the game against Mirassol. That was because, due to ankle pain, Fla's No. 27 was left out of the clash to preserve him, with the aim of having the player at 100% for the return leg against Cruzeiro.

What are the details of Flamengo's next game?

Now, Flamengo turns the page to focus on the Copa Libertadores. On Wednesday (19), the Most Beloved faces Cruzeiro in the second leg of the round of 16 of the South American tournament. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

It is important to highlight that, in the first leg at Mineirão, Flamengo and Cruzeiro drew 1-1. That means the Most Beloved hosts the Minas Gerais side at the Maracanã with everything still open. In addition, Leonardo Jardim's team comes in with momentum and confidence after the rout in the Brasileirão.

Who is broadcasting Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Finally, the broadcast of Flamengo vs Cruzeiro will be handled by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will follow every detail of the Most Beloved's Libertadores clash, with on-site reporting directly from the Maracanã.

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