Flamengo on alert over Cusco’s ‘deadly’ striker | OneFootball

Facundo Callejo has nine goals this season for Cusco (PER)

This Wednesday (08), Flamengo takes the field to face Cusco (PER) in the opening round of the Copa Libertadores. As a result, Mengo, in addition to dealing with the threat posed by its South American opponents, will also have to keep a close eye on forward Callejo.

Facundo Callejo, Cusco’s center forward, who will face Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, is the club’s most expensive signing ever: 1.6 million dollars (R$ 8.8 million). The player has previously played for Nacional de Potosí (BOL) and Aucas (ECU).

This season, Facundo Callejo has posted positive numbers for Cusco. The striker has played nine matches, scoring six goals in that span. However, he has not provided any assists.

— We know that if we want to fight for a place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, we have to be strong at home. I appreciate the attitude of the whole team and the responsibility with which we approach the match— said Facundo Callejo to the newspaper ‘Depor’.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo will face Cusco, led by Facundo Callejo, this Wednesday (08). The Rubro-Negro side travels to Peru to take on the opponent at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, in the team’s Copa Libertadores opener.

In this way, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match, with reporting from Léo José live from Peru. In addition, TV Globo, on free-to-air TV, GE TV, on YouTube, and Paramount+, via streaming, will broadcast the clash.

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