Léo Pereira picks between Ortiz and Danilo for Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras to decide the Libertadores final at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru, this Saturday (29th)

Center-back Léo Pereira is an undisputed starter for Flamengo, while Léo Ortiz is returning from injury and Danilo has had a good run of games. Thus, Filipe Luís faces a dilemma for the Libertadores final this Saturday (29th), and the number 4 gave his opinion the day before.

— We know they are two high-level players. For me, there isn’t much difference. I believe that whoever is on the field will give their best for Flamengo,” said Léo Pereira in a press conference, adding:

— Of course, I’ve played many more matches with Léo (Ortiz). But I’ve also had many good games with Danilo. That’s why we have this very qualified squad that will be ready to get the job done,” he emphasized.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup?

The tendency is that Filipe Luís’ Flamengo will start the match with: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique.

How long has it been since Léo Ortiz last played?

Likely to start, Léo Ortiz hasn’t played since October 29. On that occasion, however, the player played against Racing (ARG) while injured to help the team qualify for the Libertadores final. Thus, at the end of the match in Avellaneda, the defender cried with emotion.

What was Léo Ortiz’s injury?

In the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras, in the second round of the Brasileirão, Vitor Roque fell on Léo Ortiz’s ankle. Before the end, the Flamengo player asked to be substituted. Then, tests revealed a sprain of the right ankle ligament.

What time is Flamengo vs Palmeiras?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo faces Palmeiras this Saturday (29th). The teams will face off starting at 6pm (Brasília time), at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru.

The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV), ESPN (cable channel), and Disney+ (streaming). Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, will cover everything ‘on site’ so Flamengo fans don’t miss a single detail.

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