Racing boss slams Filipe Luís and Flamengo before semi-final | OneFootball

Coach Gustavo Costas commented on the difficulty of the match amid the financial disparity between the teams

Flamengo and Racing (ARG) face each other soon at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. Therefore, on the eve of this decisive clash, coach Gustavo Costas commented on the financial disparity between the teams.

— It was 2 a.m. and I was watching Flamengo games. I’m not nervous… just anxious. Ever since I came to watch Racing, when I was 6 years old, I would wake up with a stomachache, and now it’s the same thing. It’s tough. Their coach earns much more than I do, the Flamengo players also earn more, and they’ve played in Europe, he said.

Which Flamengo players have played in Europe?

Currently, eight players who are expected to start for Flamengo have played in Europe. They are: Rossi, Varela, Alex Sandro, Pulgar, Jorginho, Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. In other words, the Most Beloved has a very well-qualified squad.

How is Flamengo coming into the match against Racing?

Flamengo has only one confirmed absence for this Wednesday’s (22) match. That is Everton Cebolinha. Other than that, all players are available to coach Filipe Luís for the decisive clash.

Is Léo Ortiz playing for Flamengo today?

Currently, Léo Ortiz is still a doubt for the match. However, the defender trained normally on Monday (20) and Tuesday (21) at Ninho do Urubu. So, the tendency is for the player to be included in the squad for the match against Racing.

What time is the Flamengo vs Racing match?

The match between Flamengo and Racing is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (22), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. Thus, the game will be broadcast by Globo, on free-to-air TV, and by GETV, on YouTube.

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