Leonardo Jardim to settle Flamengo XI for Cruzeiro tie in Tuesday training | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim will finalise Flamengo’s starting XI in Tuesday’s training ahead of the Libertadores last 16 first leg away to Cruzeiro.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad are due to train at 11h on Tuesday, Brasília time, at Ninho do Urubu.

The probable XI for now is Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lycas, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro, though the final call comes on Tuesday.

Full-back Alex Sandro, with calf pain, and forward Everton Cebolinha, with flu symptoms, missed Vitória on Sunday and could miss the Mineirão clash. Centre-back Vitão, with a muscle injury, and forward Luiz Araújo, in transition, are not expected to be available.

Flamengo travel to Belo Horizonte on Tuesday afternoon, with their flight scheduled for 16h, Brasília time. The first leg kicks off at 21h30 on Wednesday 12 at the Mineirão.

Rede Globo will broadcast the match on free-to-air TV. The return leg is set for 19 August at the Maracanã at 21h30, Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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