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Joker on another level! Gerson has the 2nd highest rating in the current Libertadores

Mais Querido’s ‘Joker’ has acted in a new position and been highlighted

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Last Thursday night (15), Flamengo beat Bolívar in the first game of the round of 16 Copa Libertadores final. One of Mais Querido's highlights in the competition, and in the season, Gerson had a great performance. The number 8 of the red and black team, in fact, has the second highest score among all athletes in the international tournament. Gerson's numbers

Accordingly with the portal specializing in statistics 'SofaScore', Gerson has the second highest score in the Libertadores, with 7.88 and is only behind the midfielder Leonardo Fernández, who defends Peñarol and has an average of 7.97. Returning to the red-and-black midfielder, the number 8 has been a starter in all five of Flamengo's matches so far, having scored a goal and recorded an assist.


Living up to the nickname 'Joker', the midfielder has He plays more on the right side of the field and has already scored seven decisive passes in the Libertadores. Furthermore, the number 8 has an 86% pass accuracy, 73% long pass accuracy, 78% dribbling accuracy and also won 60% of the duels in which he participated. Very active in marking, Gerson has already recovered 30 balls in the competition and made nine tackles.

Next steps

With no time to waste, the Flamengo squad is re-presented at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center this Friday (16). After the advantage gained over Bolívar in the Libertadores, Mais Querido changes the bracket and now focuses on the Brazilian Championship.

With the tight schedule, Mais Querido will only have two training sessions before returning to the field. This is because Flamengo faces Botafogo this Sunday (18), at 6:30 pm, at the Nilton Santos Stadium.


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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

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Tite 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. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

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."




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CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo x Peñarol (URU) - Follow live

Match starts at 7pm this Thursday

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Flamengo 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.

Follow the match live here:





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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week

Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)

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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).

Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.


At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.


LIBERTADORES SWITCH

With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.


FLAMENGO GAME

Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.


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