Plata back for Flamengo, but Jardim has 4 out v Del Valle in Libertadores | OneFootball

Cebolinha, Lorran, Evertton Araújo, and Alex Sandro are left out of the squad for the Libertadores match

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa. The match is the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. For the clash in Quito, coach Leonardo Jardim will have Gonzalo Plata back, but he will be without four players.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS WILL MISS THE MATCH AGAINST INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE?

In a statement released this Monday (07), Flamengo confirmed that Everton Cebolinha and Lorran will not travel with the squad to Ecuador. While the number 11 was released to deal with personal matters, the youngster developed at Ninho do Urubu will be on duty with the under-20 team.

In addition, Evertton Araújo remains out with an injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh. Alex Sandro is also still unavailable, as he is doing on-field physical work after recovering from pain in his right calf.

WHAT IS GONZALO PLATA’S SITUATION FOR THE MATCH?

On the other hand, Plata has rejoined the squad and will be available to Jardim for the match against Independiente del Valle. The right winger returned after the failed transfer to Dynamo Moscow (RUS). As a result, the Ecuadorian stayed in Dubai looking for a new destination, something that caused internal frustration at Ninho do Urubu.

However, Plata complied with Flamengo’s order to return immediately and will be with the squad in Quito. This means the Ecuadorian’s reintegration comes at a decisive point in the season, with Flamengo pursuing two goals at once.

WHY IS THE MATCH AGAINST DEL VALLE DECISIVE?

Flamengo are looking to book a place in the Libertadores semifinals against Independiente del Valle. The first leg of the quarterfinals in Quito opens a two-match tie, with the return leg set for the Maracanã. Therefore, this Thursday’s (10) result could shape the team’s path in the fight for the continental title.

Besides the Libertadores, the Rubro-Negro are also managing their newly claimed lead in the Brasileirão. As a result, coach Leonardo Jardim faces the challenge of balancing the two competitions in the coming weeks. Therefore, the absences in the squad list require specific tactical adjustments from the manager.

WHERE TO WATCH INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE VS FLAMENGO?

Whenever Mengão are on the pitch, Coluna do Fla keeps Rubro-Negro fans informed. Therefore, the coverage brings every detail of the matches through the outlet’s website and social media channels. In addition, ESPN (cable TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

HOW DID FLAMENGO TAKE OVER THE LEAD IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo are chasing a place in the Libertadores semifinals, but they are also fighting for the top spot in the Brasileirão. With a 1-0 win over Remo, the Rubro-Negro moved to the top of the league table with 54 points, one more than Palmeiras. Therefore, the result at Mangueirão came right in the week of the trip to Ecuador. In this way, the strong run boosts the squad’s confidence ahead of the continental showdown.

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