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Flamengo should have Varela available for the match against Lanús (ARG), in Argentina

Flamengo is preparing to face Lanús (ARG) in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana this Thursday (19). For the match, Filipe Luís should have a major reinforcement: right-back Guillermo Varela.

In summary, the player has been absent from Flamengo since the match against Internacional on February 4th due to ankle pain. However, Filipe Luís is expected to include the player in the squad for the trip to Argentina for the Recopa Sudamericana.

This is because Varela has already been participating in training sessions with the Flamengo squad. In recent days, the Uruguayan had been training on the field with the fitness staff. However, starting Monday (16), the player joined the rest of the squad in full training without limitations.

Does Flamengo have other reinforcements?

Yes! Compared to the derby against Botafogo in the Carioca Championship, Flamengo will also have the reinforcement of De La Cruz. In short, the Uruguayan missed the match due to the synthetic pitch at Estádio Nilton Santos.

Finally, Pedro, who felt pain during warm-ups before the derby against Botafogo, should not be a problem for Filipe Luís. This is because tests did not detect any injury to Flamengo’s number 9, who will travel with the red-and-black squad.

What are the details of the match?

With Varela available, Flamengo will face Lanús at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (19). The match will take place in Argentina, for the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, with live broadcast on ESPN, on pay TV.

The return match will take place on February 26th, at Maracanã. For Flamengo, the Recopa Sudamericana title is at stake, since the Red-and-Black lifted the trophy in 2020, against Independiente del Valle (EQU).

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