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Guillermo Varela should travel with the squad to Argentina

Absent from the Flamengo squad list since the match against Internacional on February 4th, Guillermo Varela is expected to reinforce the delegation traveling to Argentina for the Recopa. The squad will travel this Tuesday (17th) for the match against Lanús (ARG), which takes place on Thursday (19th).

Varela has recovered from a problem in his right ankle. In recent days, the Uruguayan had been training on the field with the fitness staff. This Monday (16th), the player participated in group activities without any limitations.

Although he has no physical issues, Varela is expected to remain on the bench against Lanús. This is because Emerson Royal started against Sampaio Corrêa, Vitória, and Botafogo, and is in better physical condition. With the absence of the Uruguayan, Daniel Sales ended up being chosen to stay on the bench in the last matches.

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER FLAMENGO PLAYERS?

After missing the match against Botafogo, De La Cruz will not be a problem for the Recopa. The Uruguayan missed the derby due to the synthetic pitch at Engenhão. In addition, Pedro felt pain during the match, according to Filipe Luís, but is also not a concern, as tests did not detect any injury.

WHEN IS THE RECOPA?

With Varela, Pedro, and De La Cruz available, Flamengo faces Lanús starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) next Thursday (19th). Whenever Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from Argentina.

The return match will take place on February 26th, at Maracanã. For Flamengo, the Recopa title would mean a second championship, after lifting the trophy in 2020 against Independiente del Valle (EQU). Lanús, meanwhile, is seeking its first ever title, after finishing as runners-up in 2014.

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