Libertadores: Danilo to start for Flamengo v Cusco, says journalist | OneFootball

Danilo will start in the Libertadores opener, in Peru

Flamengo take the field this Wednesday (08) to face Cusco (PER) away from home in their Copa Libertadores opener. With just over 24 hours to go before the match, center back Danilo has been confirmed in the starting lineup.

According to journalist Bruno Lemos, Danilo will be part of Flamengo’s starting team. However, it is still unclear whether he will take the place of Léo Ortiz or Léo Pereira, who are currently the regular starters in the squad.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION?

For the match against Cusco, Flamengo have five confirmed absences. That’s because Alex Sandro, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Saúl Ñíguez and Everton Cebolinha are all under the care of the medical department and did not even travel to Peru.

As a result, Flamengo are expected to line up without any major surprises. The Most Beloved could take the field like this: Rossi; Varela, Danilo (Léo Ortiz), Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Lucas Paquetá, Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Jorge Carrascal, Pedro.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Flamengo take the field this Wednesday (08) to face Cusco away from home at 9:30 PM Brasília time. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match. Finally, TV Globo on free-to-air television, GE TV on YouTube, and Paramount+ on streaming will broadcast the clash.

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