Flamengo without 2 players for Libertadores tie with Medellín | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim still does not have his full squad available

The reigning champions, Flamengo, have another Libertadores group-stage match this Thursday (16). At the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro side will face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the tournament. In addition, Flamengo have two confirmed absences for the match.

Who will Flamengo be without?

At the moment, Flamengo have only two players unavailable for the game against Independiente Medellín. That is because Jorginho is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left calf. In addition, Erick Pulgar is being treated for an acromioclavicular joint injury in his right shoulder.

Will Flamengo have any reinforcements?

Yes! On the other hand, Flamengo will also have reinforcements in the squad list for Thursday’s match (16). In short, Saúl has fully recovered from the heel surgery he underwent. Besides him, Everton Cebolinha is also available to Leonardo Jardim after recovering from a rib fracture.

What are the match details?

In short, Flamengo face Indepediente Medellín in the second round of the Copa Libertadores group stage this Thursday (16). The match kicks off at 9:30 pm Brasília time at the Maracanã.

Finally, it is worth noting that the Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, as well as on Disney+ Premium via streaming. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla TV will cover every detail of the match directly on YouTube.

What is Group A looking like?

It is worth remembering that Flamengo won their first Libertadores group-stage match against Cusco (PER). As a result, the Rubro-Negro side have three points in Group A, but are currently in second place because Estudiantes (ARG) beat the Peruvian team last Tuesday (14).

It is important to point out that if they beat Indepediente Medellín this Thursday (16), Flamengo will retake the top spot in Group A of the 2026 Libertadores. It is also worth noting that the Colombian side have just one point in the South American competition.

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