Independiente Medellín have 1 absentee for Flamengo clash in Libertadores | OneFootball

Didier Moreno is Independiente Medellín's (COL) only absence for the match against Flamengo

Flamengo take the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Copa Libertadores at the Maracanã. For the clash in Rio de Janeiro, coach Alejandro Restrepo will have just one player unavailable.

This is because midfielder Didier Moreno suffered a serious injury and will have to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his knee. As a result, the player is under the care of the medical department and did not travel to Rio de Janeiro for the match against Flamengo.

DOES INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN HAVE RETURNING PLAYERS?

On the other hand, coach Alejandro Restrepo will have two other players back for the match against Flamengo. Goalkeeper Ichazo and right back Layser Chaverra have recovered from physical issues.

Therefore, coach Restrepo will not keep his lineup a secret. Independiente Medellín are expected to take the field with the following starting XI: Ichazo; Leyser Chaverra, Londoño, José Ortiz and Fabra; Esneyder Mena, Perlaza, Alexis Serna and Montaño; Francisco Chaverra and Fydriszewski.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO X INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

Flamengo face Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the second round of the Copa Libertadores. Finally, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.

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