Ex-Fluminense star: How Flamengo can oust Atlético-MG in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG needing to win to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil

The Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), in Belo Horizonte, in search of classification for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Needing a win to advance, the Most Beloved will have to win by two goals. Thus, Felipe Melo, an idol of Fluminense, mentioned the positive points that Mengão can explore against the miners.

— My biggest doubt is on the left side. I don't know if he'll start with Viña, because he has Ayrton Lucas. For me, he's a plane. Offensively, he's stronger. […] I think Samuel Lino on the left is no mystery. I believe he'll put Samuel Lino on the left, Plata on the right. And he still has Arrascaeta, who will play. He even said that he knows his own body and that it's nothing serious (the discomfort). Samuel Lino, Plata, Pedro and Arrascaeta —, began Felipe Melo.

— I think the starter is Ayrton Lucas. He's a plane! I've been saying this for a long time […] For me, he's not just the starter for Flamengo. He's the starter for the Brazilian National Team. Physically well, he's the starter for the National Team. He's a plane —, concluded the former player of Fluminense and the Brazilian National Team, during the 'SporTV' program on Tuesday (05).

HOW DOES FLAMENGO ARRIVE?

Filipe Luís will not be able to count on Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique for the game against Atlético-MG. Thus, the red-black coach should send Flamengo to the field with the following formation: Agustín Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Allan, Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

AND THE CONFRONTATION?

The Flamengo lost the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, to advance to the next stage, they will have to beat Atlético-MG by two goals. On the other hand, if they win by only one goal, the definition will be in penalties.

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