Rossi on Flamengo’s plan for Libertadores opener at Maracanã | OneFootball

Rossi emphasized that Flamengo remains focused on Filipe Luís' strategy, even with the second game away from home

Flamengo hosts Estudiantes (ARG) this Tuesday (16th), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The Argentine team's coach, Eduardo Domínguez, is preparing a strategy to make things uncomfortable for Mengão, while goalkeeper Agustín Rossi highlights the strength of the red-and-black team at home and the confidence to maintain the same style of play.

— First of all, we are going to face them at home, just like any other match, like against any other team we play at Maracanã. I think that, at home, we will stand out a lot, with the Maracanã factor being very important. In the last games, we made a big difference playing at home -, he said at a press conference this Tuesday (16th).

HOW WILL FLAMENGO FACE THE CHALLENGE AT MARACANÃ?

Rossi reinforces Flamengo's confidence in sticking to the strategy, even with the expectation of a tough match. Thus, the goalkeeper points out that Flamengo will remain firm in coach Filipe Luís' approach and does not intend to change what has been shown on the field, whether at home or away.

— I believe Estudiantes will want to make the game uncomfortable, but our perspective on the match and our game plan will not change. We will always try to maintain the idea that Filipe believes in. Obviously, we haven't talked much about the game, only today, when we met after Sunday's match -, he said, before continuing:

— Now we are starting to prepare for Thursday's game, but I believe we won't change anything from what we've been showing on the field, whether at home or away. As I said before, it will be a very tough, very hard-fought match, and we have to be aware of the game that lies ahead -, he concluded.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES FACE EACH OTHER?

With Rossi available, Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (18th). The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes.

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