Libertadores: Carrascal starts before ‘goodbye’ to Flamengo | OneFootball

Carrascal will only be able to return to the pitch in Flamengo’s next Libertadores match

See you later, Jorge Carrascal! The Colombian midfielder was chosen to start in the lineup this Thursday (16), when Flamengo face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Libertadores. After that clash, the midfielder will only be available again on April 29, against Estudiantes (ARG), in Argentina.

WHY WILL CARRASCAL BE UNABLE TO PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

After Independiente Medellín, Flamengo face Bahia in the Brazilian Championship. However, Jorge Carrascal is certain to miss the match, as he will serve an automatic suspension for the red card he received against Fluminense on Sunday (12).

In addition, Carrascal must also serve a two-match suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). The punishment came after the Colombian midfielder was sent off against Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil. As a result, the player will not face Vitória (on the 22nd, in the Copa do Brasil) or Atlético-MG (04/26, in the Brazilian Championship).

WHAT ARE LEONARDO JARDIM’S OPTIONS TO REPLACE CARRASCAL IN THE NEXT MATCHES?

Leonardo Jardim probably won’t ‘lose sleep’ over Carrascal’s absence. That’s because the coach has plenty of options to replace the Colombian. On the right, the Portuguese manager can count on Gonzalo Plata and Luiz Araújo. Through the middle, he has Arrascaeta, Lucas Paquetá, and Saúl. On the left, Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha, and Bruno Henrique are available.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO X INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

Kickoff for Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín is set for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Thursday (16), at the Maracanã. If Mengão are on the pitch, then there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube. So, stay tuned!

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