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Jorginho is back in Flamengo's lineup after missing four games

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (25th) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Jorginho is available to Filipe Luís and is competing for a spot with De La Cruz. Thus, Coluna do Fla wants to know: who would you start for Mengão?

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Who would you start in the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match for the Libertadores?

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It's worth noting that De La Cruz was a starter in the first leg between Flamengo and Estudiantes, forming a duo with Saúl. After all, Jorginho was still recovering from a muscle problem. Now, however, the number 21 has been listed by Filipe Luís.

Why was Jorginho out of Flamengo's games?

Jorginho developed an edema in the posterior muscle of his left thigh after Flamengo's 8-0 victory over Vitória on August 25th. Thus, the midfielder has been undergoing a recovery process with the Medical Department of Mengão.

How is the match-up between Flamengo and Estudiantes?

Flamengo won the first leg against Estudiantes 2-1 at Maracanã. Thus, to advance to the Libertadores semifinals, the Most Beloved can even draw the return match. On the other hand, if the Argentine team wins by one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.

When do Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other?

With Jorginho and De La Cruz available, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other this Thursday (25th) for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, the spot in the semifinals will be decided from 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best online coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes game.

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