Léo Pereira reveals if he'll play in Flamengo v Vasco in Brasileirão | OneFootball

What did Léo Pereira say about playing in Flamengo vs Vasco?

Flamengo face Vasco this Sunday (03) at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. Léo Pereira, who did not play against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores, revealed whether he will be available against their Rio rival.

— The cut is getting better, but it’s still been only a short time. I don’t know what the Mister’s strategy will be for the match. I’ve only trained in the gym these past few days, I returned to the field today, and I hope to recover even more so I can be there on Sunday. I’ll be there, whether playing or not — he said.

Why didn’t Léo Pereira play against Estudiantes?

In the match against Atlético-MG, for the Brazilian Championship, Léo Pereira suffered a deep cut on his leg. For that reason, the defender received stitches in the area and was not available against Estudiantes.

As a result, Léo Pereira is still a doubt for the match against Vasco this Sunday (03). Leonardo Jardim will decide on the defender’s inclusion only on the day of the Rio derby, hours before arriving at the Maracanã.

When is the Flamengo vs Vasco match?

Flamengo’s match against Vasco is scheduled for 4:00 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (03) at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Rede Globo will broadcast the clash on free-to-air TV, in addition to Premiere on pay-per-view.

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