2 players face final test before Flamengo v Estudiantes in Libertadores | OneFootball

Which Flamengo players will undergo a final test on Wednesday (20)?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Plata and Erick Pulgar are still question marks in the Flamengo squad for the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores. Therefore, this Wednesday’s (20) training session, which takes place hours before the match at the Maracanã, will be crucial for Leonardo Jardim to determine whether he will be able to count on the forward and the defensive midfielder against the Argentine side.

According to information gathered by the Coluna do Fla newsroom, the players’ return against Estudiantes is still being handled cautiously. For that reason, it will be during the training session at CT Ninho do Urubu that Leonardo Jardim will give the final verdict on the real condition of Plata and Erick Pulgar.

WHAT IS PLATA’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Plata has been out of Flamengo matches since the “knock” he took in the clash with Grêmio. Because of that incident, the Ecuadorian forward ended up suffering trauma to his left knee, though without any injury to the area.

WHAT IS ERICK PULGAR’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Erick Pulgar’s situation, meanwhile, is a bit more delicate, since the Chilean has been out for a longer period. The midfielder’s last appearance for Flamengo was on April 2, against Red Bull Bragantino, in the Brasileirão.

On that occasion, Pulgar suffered an injury to his right shoulder and, since then, had been under the care of the club’s medical department. After completing the entire recovery process, the player has returned to training with his teammates, raising expectations for the return of the No. 5.

WILL FLAMENGO HAVE PLAYERS RETURNING FOR THE LIBERTADORES MATCH AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

While Plata and Pulgar remain doubts, Flamengo should have Lucas Paquetá available. The midfielder took a heavy challenge to the leg in the match against Athletico-PR, but is expected to be included in the squad. De La Cruz, meanwhile, returns after missing out because of the synthetic pitch at Arena da Baixada.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS ESTUDIANTES LIBERTADORES MATCH?

Flamengo take the field this Wednesday (20) to face Estudiantes in the Libertadores. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As a result, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match details on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

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