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PEDRO PROJECTS GAME AGAINST PALMEIRAS, FOR THE BRAZILIAN CUP: “IT’S GOING TO BE DIFFICULT”

The striker is Mais Querido's hope for goals in the match

31 Jul 2024 | 09:10 |

The Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday night (31), when it faces Palmeiras, in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Aiming for the decisive confrontation, Pedro predicted how Mais Querido will play at Maracanã.

"It will be a difficult duel, as always. Each game against Palmeiras is a decision, regardless of the championship. Of course, the We know the quality of the opponent too. Now it's time to see what the teacher will work on these days to come in, do our best and win at home. I hope we can come away with the victory. field thinking about scoring, but I'm going to do my best to, God willing, score another goal", said Pedro, in an interview with 'FlaTV, given last Monday (29).

PEDRO HAS GOOD MEMORIES

In the last match between Flamengo and Palmeiras at Maracanã, Pedro has good memories. This is because, in November 2023, the striker scored two of the three goals in Mais Querido's 3-0 victory in the Brasileirão. In the first, the number 9 took advantage of a spectacular pass from Erick Pulgar and played with skill when Weverton left.

In the second, Pedro supported a pass from Gerson, with a header, to push it into the back of the net, now, in the clash in the Copa do Brasil, the fans expect the same result.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONT

With the starting team already defined, the Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday night (31), against Palmeiras. Rubro-Negro will try to win to gain an advantage for the return match, on August 7th.

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Flamengo will have an important reinforcement for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Defender Léo Ortiz returns to the starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension in the Brasileirão and is confirmed for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes.

In addition to Léo Ortiz , other players are available again for Filipe Luís , including Varela and Bruno Henrique, who were rested against Juventude. Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.

HANGING ROD

Right-back Guillermo Varela, the team's starting right-back, is on the field with a yellow card. If he receives another warning, the Uruguayan will be out of the second leg, scheduled for September 25th at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

To face Estudiantes, Flamengo must maintain the base of the team that has been playing: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

Eduardo Domínguez will have almost his entire squad available for the game later today. He's expected to field the following: Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain, and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.

PEDRO PROJECTS GAME AGAINST PALMEIRAS, FOR THE BRAZILIAN CUP: “IT’S GOING TO BE DIFFICULT”