Filipe Luís on why midfielder missed Flamengo v Vasco in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Was De La Cruz rested to face Estudiantes (ARG) on Thursday (25)?

In the 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Vasco this Sunday (21), coach Filipe Luís chose Allan instead of Nicolás de la Cruz. This was because, according to the coach, the Uruguayan was once again unwell and expressed missing a specific midfielder.

— I wasn't thinking about the game on Thursday (25). I was thinking about the players who were in the best condition to beat Vasco. For me, my squad is the best in America, and I have to use it. De La Cruz today was not in the best condition to play many minutes. I called him up hoping to see how his recovery would be — stated Filipe Luís, adding that:

— So, I chose not to use him. What I hope is that in the next games all players will be available, having four days to recover. I'm sure everyone will be available, and if Jorginho returns, even better — highlighted the coach during the press conference at Maracanã.

Did Allan and Saúl perform well against Vasco?

Besides the absence of De La Cruz and Jorginho, Flamengo's midfield against Vasco was new. This was because Saúl, Allan, and Jorge Carrascal had never played together before. However, the Colombian scored the goal for Flamengo in the classic match.

What is Flamengo's next game?

In the press conference, Filipe Luís was referring to the second leg of the quarter-finals between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) on Thursday (25). The match takes place at Estadio UNO starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

The minimal advantage in the aggregate score allows Flamengo to draw in Argentina, but losing by one or more goals could be fatal for the Rubro-Negro. The broadcast is by ESPN, on a closed channel, and Disney+, on streaming.

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