Jorginho starts as Flamengo announce line-up vs Estudiantes in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (25th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

It's Libertadores day! This Thursday (25th), Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the second leg of the quarter-finals. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata. For the match, Filipe Luís counts on the return of Jorginho.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP FOR THE GAME AGAINST ESTUDIANTES?

Starters: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata, and Pedro.

Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, Evertton Araújo, De La Cruz, Allan, Carrascal, Wallace Yan, Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique.

Jorginho hasn't played since August 25th, when he participated in the 8-0 victory over Vitória in the Brasileirão. In other words, the midfielder returns exactly one month after his last match. The Italian-Brazilian had a muscular discomfort in his thigh.

Also appearing on the list of those called up after a month is Alex Sandro. The left-back was on the bench last Sunday (21st) against Vasco but did not enter the field. The player has recovered from a left calf injury.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO DO TO QUALIFY?

Having won at Maracanã by 2-1, Flamengo enters the field needing only a draw to continue their journey towards the Libertadores fourth championship. On the other hand, Estudiantes must win at all costs. If the Argentinians triumph by one goal difference, the match will go to penalties.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO'S GAME TODAY?

In summary, Estudiantes vs. Flamengo will have full coverage from Coluna do Fla, which is in La Plata, bringing all the information about the match. Therefore, follow our website and also the social media. Finally, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney Plus (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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