Danilo surprise starter for Flamengo v Internacional in Libertadores | OneFootball

Back on the Field Last Sunday (17th), Danilo May Get Another Chance at Flamengo

Flamengo and Internacional conclude the 'trilogy' of consecutive matches. After Mengão won in the Libertadores and Brasileirão, the Most Beloved aims to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament this Wednesday (20th) at Beira-Rio. For the clash, Filipe Luís is expected to introduce a third different lineup, with Danilo as a surprise among the starters.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira (Ortiz) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

As Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira are experiencing a series of intense games, one of them should be rested, according to GE. Thus, Danilo has a chance to start the match. The defender was out for almost a month due to injury and returned just last Sunday (17th), in the 3-1 victory over Internacional in the Brasileirão. The player came on in the second half, replacing Léo Ortiz, and played for 23 minutes.

While there are doubts about the formation of the defense, the full-backs are certain: Varela and Alex Sandro will start the game. Emerson Royal is not yet fully fit after an ankle sprain and wasn't even on the bench on Sunday (17th). The experienced left-back was rested in the Brasileirão and will be 100% for the Libertadores.

HOW WILL THE MIDFIELD AND ATTACK BE?

Allan, with thigh pain and out of the last game, is expected to be on the bench against Internacional. Therefore, the chances increase for Filipe Luís to repeat the midfield that delighted the fans on Sunday (17th): Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta. Finally, Gonzalo Plata and Samuel Lino are favorites to occupy the wings. The 'number 9' role remains uncertain: Bruno Henrique, who scored in the Libertadores game, and Pedro, who scored two in the Brasileirão, are competing for the starting position.

WHERE TO WATCH INTERNACIONAL VS FLAMENGO?

The match between Internacional and Flamengo, for the return leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América, kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. Having won the first leg 1-0, the Most Beloved can even draw to advance in the competition. The match will be broadcast on Globo, on open TV, and ESPN, on cable.

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