Former Flamengo man gives ‘recipe’ to beat Cusco altitude in Libertadores | OneFootball

What did Juan, the former full-back, say to Flamengo’s players?

Flamengo make their Libertadores debut this Wednesday (08), when they face Cusco (PER). The match, in fact, presents a challenge for Mengão, given that the game will be played at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Peru. Former Mengão full-back Juan gave tips to Fla’s players on how to cope with the altitude of 3,350 meters.

— You have to manage your energy, not try to attack all the time, otherwise you won’t be able to track back later, you run out of breath. You need that control and to go at the right moment. Play with good positioning, have a great tactical game, with a lot of concentration, avoiding physical wear and tear as much as possible — he said, before concluding:

— It helps when shooting at goal, the ball travels faster and it’s harder for the goalkeeper. We can’t control everything, but by playing with good positioning, Flamengo will put up a big score as well — Juan concluded in an interview with ‘GE’.

Has Juan ever played a match at Cusco’s altitude?

Yes! Juan played in the only match Flamengo have ever played at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Cusco. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro faced Cienciano (PER) and won 3-0, in the group stage of the Libertadores. The former full-back scored one of Fla’s goals, along with Renato Augusto and Toró.

When do Flamengo and Cusco face each other?

The clash between Flamengo and Cusco takes place at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in the opening round of the Libertadores. As mentioned earlier, the ball rolls at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Peru.

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

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