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To escape his worst year with the Flamengo shirt, Gabigol needs similar performance to striker Haaland
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Rubro-Negro prepares for decisive duel against the Uruguayans
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0This Monday (16), Flamengo officially informed Luiz Araújo's injury, which occurred in the classic against Vasco last Sunday (15). The striker was injured and, after examinations, the club's medical department confirmed the severity of the injury. With this, the player is out of the important clash against Peñarol in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores.
Mengão returns to the field this Thursday (19), at 7pm, at Maracanã, to face Peñarol in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals. The Brazilian team is looking for a good result at home to take advantage in the second leg, which will be played at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo, on September 26th.
For the match against Peñarol, the coach will count on the return of De la Cruz, recovered from injury, and the return of Ayrton Lucas to the left side. Furthermore, Gonzalo Plata will be Luiz Araújo's replacement in the attack, seeking to strengthen the red and black offensive.
Mais Querido's probable lineup for the decisive clash should include: Rossi; Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz and Gerson; Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique and Gonzalo Plata. The team is going through adjustments, but the intention is to guarantee a positive result at home to reach the return game in Uruguay more calmly.
Despite the fans' expectations, the recent history between Flamengo and Peñarol does not favor Rubro-Negro. The teams have already faced each other six times, with four victories for the Uruguayans, one draw and only one victory for Mengão. The last meeting was in the 2019 Libertadores group stage, when Flamengo lost 1-0 at Maracanã and drew goalless in Montevideo.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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The number 18 was booked in both matches
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0The Flamengotakes the field today against Peñarol in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores with a single player at risk of suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards: Nicolás de la Cruz. The Uruguayan midfielder, an important part of the squad, will be suspended for tonight's match. This means that, if he receives a yellow card during the game, he will be automatically suspended from the second leg, which will be played in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the team's next match in the competition.
This is a situation which creates some tension for Flamengoand for the player himself, as a possible absence of De la Cruz in the second game could be a significant absence. The Rio club needs to guarantee a positive result at home to travel to Montevideo with a margin of advantage. Furthermore, they will need to think about their strategy if De la Cruz receives the card and cannot play in Uruguay, which could impact the team's dynamics.
Nicolás de la Cruz is a crucial player for Flamengo's scheme. His playing style, marked by intensity, good marking ability and offensive skills, makes him a key player in midfield. He is an athlete who, in addition to helping defensively, also stands out for creating plays and participating in decisive plays. His absence would be a blow for the team, which would need to rethink its formation for the second match against Peñarol
The pressure on the player during today's game will be enormous. It is not easy for an athlete to perform knowing that one mistake could leave him out of a decisive game. This tension could affect De la Cruz's performance, especially in a game as important and high-level as a Libertadores quarter-final.
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