Medellín boss reveals squad issues before Flamengo clash in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) face each other again this Thursday (07)

Flamengo return to the pitch this Thursday (07) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Before the match, the Colombian team’s coach, Sebastián Botero, did not hide that the squad is making ‘sacrifices’ because of physical fatigue and detailed the preparation.

— I think the group is aware that we have a huge responsibility to keep dreaming of returning to the knockout stage after many years. We try to keep the players from moving around too much, especially on the second day, which we know is when the fatigue shows the most — he said, before concluding:

— From very analytical things to providing information, especially when we have matches so close together. They are beginning to understand what the plan will be, where we are heading strategically. We have a crucial match now — concluded the coach.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

After three rounds of the Libertadores, Flamengo have seven points and lead Group A of the Libertadores. Estudiantes (ARG) are in second place with six points, while Medellín and Cusco (PER) round out the group with four and one point, respectively.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. The ball starts rolling at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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