Carrascal out, ex-Flamengo in as Colombia face Bolivia in qualifiers | OneFootball

Flamengo's Player, Carrascal Starts on the Bench

Colombia is one victory away from mathematically securing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The spot could be secured this Thursday (04), against Bolivia, at the Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla, in the penultimate round of the Qualifiers. The ball rolls from 8:30 pm (Brasília time), but with Jorge Carrascal, from Flamengo, starting the duel on the bench.

WHAT IS COLOMBIA'S LINEUP FOR THE GAME AGAINST BOLIVIA?

Vargas; Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí and Mojica; Lerma, Richard Ríos, Jhon Árias and James Rodriguez; Luis Díaz and Córdoba.

Last reinforcement of Flamengo in the season, Jorge Carrascal starts the game as an option. The midfielder has been a substitute for coach Néstor Lorenzo, who bets on Jhon Árias, former Fluminense, and the country's idol James Rodríguez for the team's setup. Besides that, Colombia will have a former Mengão in the starting lineup: midfielder Richard Ríos, currently at Benfica (POR). In an interview on the eve of the match, the coach celebrated Carrascal's transfer to Fla.

— Every change has a reason. Carrascal will benefit from Flamengo's style, which prioritizes short touch, ball possession and progression with quality. All these factors will help him to better prepare for international challenges —, said Néstor, at a press conference.

WHERE TO WATCH THE COLOMBIA VS BOLIVIA GAME?

The duel between Colombia and Bolivia will be broadcasted on the subscription channel SporTV 3. However, the Coluna do Fla will bring the result of the match as soon as the ball stops rolling, highlighting whether Jorge Carrascal participated in the match that could secure a spot in the World Cup.

ARE THERE MORE FLAMENGO PLAYERS IN THE QUALIFIERS ROUND?

Carrascal is not the only player from Flamengo in this FIFA Date. After all, Uruguay has Arrascaeta, Varela and Viña, with the first two lined up as starters against Peru. In addition, Plata, with Ecuador, faces Paraguay, and Samuel Lino, from Brazil, takes on Chile, at Maracanã.

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