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Léo Pereira will not travel with Flamengo’s squad to Argentina

Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (29) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the third round of the Libertadores. On the eve of the match, Mengão released the squad list with a last-minute absence: Léo Pereira.

See Flamengo’s statement:

During the game against Atlético-MG last Sunday (26), Léo Pereira needed treatment off the field after suffering a cut to his shin. As a result, in the 41st minute of the second half, the defender was substituted and Vitão came on.

Does Flamengo have other absences for the Libertadores match?

Besides Léo Pereira, Leonardo Jardim has two more absences for this Wednesday’s (29) match. Lucas Paquetá is recovering from swelling in his left thigh, while Erick Pulgar is being treated for a right shoulder injury. At the moment, the players are doing individualized work and therefore remain out of squad training.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

Flamengo currently sit at the top of Group A in the Libertadores with six points from two matches. In second place are Estudiantes, with four. Finally, Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) are at the bottom, with one and zero points, respectively.

When do Flamengo and Estudiantes face off?

Without Léo Pereira available, Flamengo remain focused on the Libertadores. This Wednesday (29), the Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in the third round of the continental tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the Flamengo match through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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