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Bruno Henrique is expected to reinforce Filipe Luís's team this Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG)

Bruno Henrique has left behind the anguish of the past few days and is expected to boost Flamengo in the match against Estudiantes (ARG), this Thursday (18), for the Libertadores. The striker managed to get a stay of execution from the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), after receiving a 12-match suspension.

The wait was not easy. On September 4, the STJD judged Bruno Henrique for more than six hours and left the number 27 and the rubro-negra fans under high tension. In the end, the court suspended the striker and imposed a fine of R$ 60,000.

The STJD accused Bruno Henrique of passing privileged information to his brother about a yellow card warning in the Brasileirão 2023. Even with the punishment, Flamengo maintained confidence in the striker.

Since the STJD's decision was not unanimous, the club saw room to seek the stay of execution. The strategy gained strength especially because Bruno Henrique was acquitted of article 243 of the CBJD, which deals with deliberately harmful attitudes towards his own team.

On the other hand, the striker was convicted based on article 243-A, which talks about the intention to influence the result of a match. Still, as this decision was also not unanimous, the defense found room to appeal.

Last Saturday (13), the good news arrived. With the clearance guaranteed, Bruno Henrique can return to the field and meet the fans again. Now, with the number 27 shirt again available, Flamengo gains not only an important reinforcement, but also a symbol of overcoming in the midst of adversity.

HOW DID THE STAY OF EXECUTION COME ABOUT?

On the eve of the match against Juventude, Flamengo announced with relief that they had obtained the stay of execution for Bruno Henrique. However, the joy of the Nation was not complete, as the idol was suffering from muscle pain and missed Sunday's (14) match.

IS IT TIME?

Twice champion of the Libertadores and decisive in the victories, Bruno Henrique is looking forward to returning to the field this Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG), in the first leg of the quarterfinals. Recovered from the muscle discomfort, the number 27 is cleared to reinforce Flamengo at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

Now, the expectation revolves around the decision of coach Filipe Luís, who has some options in attack. It is worth remembering that Bruno Henrique was a starter in the matches against Internacional, in the round of 16, and left his mark with a decisive goal.

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