Will Léo Ortiz play? Filipe Luís speaks out before Libertadores final | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz Trained Normally, But Hasn't Played in a Month

The main question in Flamengo's lineup is who will pair with Léo Pereira: Danilo or Léo Ortiz. The number 3 hasn't played since the semifinal of the Libertadores against Racing (ARG), but he has recovered from an ankle injury. When asked about the uncertainty in the lineup, coach Filipe Luís was secretive.

— Of course, we won't take risks with the players. Those who I believe are best to perform and depending also on what I think the team needs will take the field. Tomorrow we will know who will be chosen — said Filipe Luís in a press conference.

WHAT IS LÉO ORTIZ'S SITUATION?

Léo Ortiz twisted his ankle in a match against Palmeiras, in the Brasileirão, on October 19. Despite being injured, the defender pushed through and faced Racing ten days later. Subsequently, he did not play anymore.

Thus, the number 3 was absent from field training and only returned to work with the group last week. There was an expectation of his return last Tuesday (25), on the synthetic field of Arena MRV, but Flamengo decided to delay Léo Ortiz's comeback.

Therefore, the Flamengo Nation will only know if Danilo or Léo Ortiz will be the starter approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before the game. The ball will roll for the final of the Libertadores at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Monumental U Stadium in Lima, Peru. Coluna do Fla will be at the stadium providing the best coverage.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS IN THE LIBERTADORES?

The grand final of the Copa Libertadores da América takes place at 6 PM (Brasília time), with broadcast by Globo, on open network, for all of Brazil. Additionally, GETV (YouTube), ESPN (cable channel), and Paramount Plus (streaming) will show who will be the first Brazilian four-time champion on the continent.

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