Lanús may miss key player vs Flamengo in Copa Sul-Americana | OneFootball

Flamengo and Lanús (ARG) face off next Thursday (19)

Flamengo and Lanús (ARG) will clash in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana next Thursday (19) in Argentina. To take on the Rubro-Negro, however, Mauricio Pellegrino, the coach of the Argentine team, might face a significant issue with his squad.

A key starter in Lanús' attack, Rodrigo Castillo suffered a thigh edema on his left leg. As a result, the number 19 will miss the game this Friday (13) against Independiente (ARG) in the Argentine Championship. This season, Castillo has scored two goals and provided three assists in five matches.

Additionally, the forward might be absent for Lanús in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. Thus, the coming days will be crucial to determine if Rodrigo Castillo will receive clearance from the Medical Department to play in the important match.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND LANÚS FACE EACH OTHER?

Flamengo and Lanús, the current champion of the Libertadores and the winner of the last Copa Sudamericana, respectively, will face each other on February 19 and 26 for the Recopa title. The first match will be in Argentina, and the decisive game will take place in Rio de Janeiro.

Whenever Flamengo takes the field, Coluna do Fla offers complete coverage on the website, on YouTube, and on social media. Therefore, the portal's team will be on-site both in Argentina and in Rio de Janeiro to bring all the details of the matches that will decide the first title for Mengão in 2026.

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