Léo Pereira trains and could return as Flamengo host Del Valle | OneFootball

Flamengo host Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã on Thursday holding a 2-0 first-leg lead from Quito. Centre-back Léo Pereira has trained and could return. They can lose by up to one goal and still progress to the semi-finals.

According to Globo.com, Leonardo Jardim plans to keep the core of the side that won in Ecuador. Pereira missed Corinthians with muscular discomfort and will only be cleared after tests scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Danilo covered alongside Léo Ortiz last weekend and the number four could reclaim his place. Bruno Henrique, decisive in the past two matches, is expected to lead the line as he has for most of the Conmebol Libertadores.

On the right flank there is a straight contest between Carrascal and Plata. Rossi should start in goal, behind Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira or Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas. Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta are tipped to form the midfield, with Carrascal or Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique in attack.

Alex Sandro returned after 46 days against Corinthians but is likely to begin on the bench. Despite being fit, a lack of rhythm means Ayrton Lucas should keep his place.

If the Ecuadorians win 2-0, the tie will go to penalties.

Source: Globo.com

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