Pedro missing as Flamengo announce squad for Libertadores semi-final | OneFootball

Coach Filipe Luís will not be able to count on the striker Pedro in the decisive match against Racing, for the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal, this Wednesday, at El Cilindro stadium in Avellaneda. The forward suffered a forearm fracture during the first leg against the Argentinians and was left out of the Flamengo squad for the match.

Who will replace Pedro?

For the match, the team from Rio will have strikers Wallace Yan and Juninho available, however, Filipe Luís has opted to use Bruno Henrique or Gonzalo Plata as the “number nine” in Pedro's absence.

Returns

On the other hand, Léo Ortiz, who did not travel with the rest of the squad to face Fortaleza on Saturday, strengthens the Rubro-Negro. The defender had suffered an ankle injury against Palmeiras last week and, despite being listed, did not play in the first leg against Racing.

Besides him, Pulgar and Carrascal, suspended in the defeat against Fortaleza, are back at Filipe Luís's disposal. Alex Sandro and De La Cruz also return to the squad selected by the coach.

Decisive match

Flamengo travels to Argentina aiming to hold onto the 1-0 victory achieved in the first leg of the semifinal. In case of a draw or another win, the team from Rio secures a spot in the grand final of the tournament.

A defeat by up to one goal difference takes the match to a penalty shootout, while a loss by two or more goals advantage for Racing eliminates the Rubro-Negro.

See the list of Flamengo's squad to face Racing:

Information on Flamengo vs Racing

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