Ex-factor: Flamengo’s Rossi meets Estudiantes, eyes strong record | OneFootball

Agustín Rossi has even defended a penalty against Estudiantes (ARG)

Agustín Rossi defended for Estudiantes (ARG) at the beginning of his career, between 2015 and 2016, and played only three games. Therefore, this Thursday (18), the goalkeeper will try to apply the 'ex-law', closing the goal against the team from La Plata. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As an opponent of Estudiantes, Rossi has six matches, all with the Boca Juniors (ARG) shirt. The record is three wins, two draws, and one loss. In one of the matches, the goalkeeper was the hero, with the right to a penalty defended at the opponent's home.

WHAT WERE ROSSI'S GAMES AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

HOW WAS ROSSI'S PENALTY DEFENSE?

In a press conference given during the week, at CT Ninho do Urubu, Rossi commented on the penalty defended against Estudiantes in 2022. “I faced them playing for Boca, and there was a remarkable game at Estudiantes' stadium. We won 1-0 and I managed to save a penalty. I have this positive memory against them”, he said.

DOES ROSSI HOLD A GRUDGE AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

— Actually, at Estudiantes I was a bet. There were two experienced goalkeepers and I was the future bet. I played little, I was still very young. I had no experience in Serie A, there was a lot of difference in the pace of the game. I went to Defensa y Justicia on loan to compete for the starting position —, commented Rossi.

— I managed to be a starter and started my sequence in Argentina's Serie A. I caught Boca's attention, they trusted me. They tried to take me out, but they had to talk to Estudiantes and Chacaritas, who had the rights. Boca bought me, and my story started there —, the goalkeeper finally concluded.

WILL ROSSI BE A STARTER AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

Confirmed among the initial 11, therefore, Rossi faces his former team this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Thus, the ball rolls from 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. In addition, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney Plus (streaming) broadcast the clash.

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