Leonardo Jardim gets a positive ‘selection headache’ v Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo coach can name only 23 players for this Thursday’s (16) match at the Maracanã

Coach Leonardo Jardim may have a positive ‘headache’ for Flamengo’s next game this Thursday (16), against Independiente Medellín (COL). That is because the coach could have two important players back, which would force him to leave some names off the squad list for the match.

Saúl Ñíguez and Cebolinha could be available for Flamengo again. However, the Libertadores squad list allows only 23 players. So, if the pair return, two players who were available in the opener against Cusco (PER) will miss the second round of the group stage.

If only Saúl is confirmed, youth player Luiz Felipe is expected to be the one left off the list. If Cebolinha also returns, Leonardo Jardim will need to cut another first-team player to complete the final squad.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO’S SQUAD LIST FOR THE GAME AGAINST CUSCO?

Agustín Rossi, Andrew, Ayrton Lucas, Bruno Henrique, Carrascal, Danilo, De La Cruz, Dyogo Alves, Emerson Royal, Evertton Araújo, Gonzalo Plata, Guilherme, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Luiz Araújo, Luiz Felipe, Lucas Paquetá, Pedro, Samuel Lino, Varela, Vitão, Wallace Yan.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE GAME BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

With possible changes to the squad list, Flamengo take the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã. The match is important for the Rubro-Negro, who are looking for a positive result to stay in the fight for the top spot in Group A of the Libertadores.

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will provide coverage of the match, valid for the second round of the continental competition’s group stage, through YouTube, as well as the website and social media. Finally, ESPN on pay TV and Disney+ via streaming will broadcast the clash.

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