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Flamengo Coach Leonardo Jardim to Debut in Libertadores Group with Cusco (PER)

Flamengo learned on Thursday (19) about their group stage opponents in the Libertadores. Among the teams is Cusco (PER), whose stadium is 3,399 meters above sea level. Thus, the altitude is a concern for Leonardo Jardim, who is defining factors to minimize the effects.

— My feeling in this game was the speed of the ball. Often, these teams have a much more direct and duel-based game. We have to put the ball on the ground and try to play with our DNA. In the defensive phase, we need to be attentive -, highlighted the coach, who added:

— The situations they can create, like shots from outside the area, set pieces, we need to be more attentive due to the speed of the ball -, stated Leonardo Jardim after a victory in the Brasileirão.

Has Leonardo Jardim Played in the Libertadores Before?

Like the altitude, the Libertadores is something new for the red-black commander. This is because the Portuguese coach only competed in the South American Cup with Cruzeiro, but none of the opponents were as high above sea level as the city of Cusco in Peru.

Who Else is in Flamengo's Group in the Libertadores?

According to Conmebol's schedule, the start of the group stage of the tournament is set for April 7 (Tuesday). The draw determined that Fla will face Estudiantes (ARG), Cusco, and Independiente Medellín (COL) in Group A.

What is Flamengo's Situation?

While the Libertadores has not yet started, Leonardo Jardim's team is competing in the Brasileirão. On Thursday (19), Fla defeated Remo 3-0. Thus, the next opponent for the Most Beloved will be Corinthians, at the Neo Química Arena, this Sunday (22), for the eighth round.

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