Flamengo boss names XI for Libertadores clash after Thursday training | OneFootball

Flamengo prepares to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the U-20 Libertadores

Final stretch of preparation for another game of Mengão in the U-20 Copa Libertadores. This Thursday (12), Flamengo will have their last training session before facing Independiente Medellín (COL) in the third and final round of the group stage. Thus, during the activities, Bruno Pivetti will decide the starting lineup for the match on Friday (13) at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa.

According to the report by Coluna do Fla, Bruno Pivetti will lead the training starting at 5 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (12). The activity will take place at Aucas' training center (EQU) in Quito.

Thus, the coach takes advantage of the training to define the strategy and adjust the final details of the team for the match that could secure a spot in the semifinals. It is worth remembering that the U-20 Libertadores is being held in Ecuador from March 7 to 22.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Leo Nannetti, Daniel Sales, João Victor, Da Mata, and Ramires; Kaio Nobrega, Luiz Felipe, and Guilherme, Alan Santos, Josmar, and Ryan Roberto.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S POSITION IN THE TABLE?

Flamengo debuted in the U-20 Copa Libertadores with a 4-1 victory over Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN) last Saturday (07) at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa. Then, the red-black team returned to the field and defeated Bolívar (BOL) in the second round of the group stage, this Tuesday (10) at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado.

With the two positive results, Flamengo took the lead in Group A and has six points in the competition. Thus, the team remains at the top of the group and continues firmly in the race for a spot in the decisive phase of the tournament.

It is important to highlight that only the first place in each of the three groups, along with the best second place, advance to the semifinals. After that, the competition will be decided in single matches: the semifinals will take place on March 19, while the final is scheduled for the 22nd of the same month.

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