Will Pedro play? Filipe Luís gives verdict on Flamengo for final | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras are the finalists of the Libertadores in Lima, Peru, this Saturday (29)

The final of the Libertadores between Flamengo and Palmeiras this Saturday (29) will not feature Pedro. The forward did not train with the rest of the team on Friday (28). Therefore, coach Filipe Luís confirmed the absence of the striker at the Monumental in Lima, Peru.

“Pedro did not train, he couldn't recover and is out of the final. It's a shame because he is a very important player, but we want to play a great game and for him to enjoy it as well, off the field, supporting his teammates,” said the coach, who added:

“I always plan the game strategy based on the players available. Of course, Pedro is a key player in our way of playing, but I always think with the available players and the team is very strong against Palmeiras,” highlighted Filipe Luís.

What is wrong with Pedro?

After breaking his arm in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals, Pedro had a muscle injury in his left thigh confirmed two weeks before the final. Thus, the Coluna do Fla report already knew that the chances of the striker facing Palmeiras were slim.

What are Filipe Luís's other dilemmas?

After resolving the spot in the attack, Filipe Luís decides between defenders Léo Ortiz and Danilo, on the left wing Samuel Lino competes with Cebolinha. On the right wing, however, Luiz Araújo battles with Carrascal.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Without Pedro, Flamengo takes the field this Saturday (29), against Palmeiras, starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), in Lima, Peru, for the final of the Libertadores. As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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