GOING TO THE GAME? FLAMENGO HALFMAN UNDERGOS TREATMENT ON TRIP TO COLOMBIA

Last Sunday (31), the Flamengo delegation left for Colombia, where they will make their debut in the Libertadores da América. Before boarding, Arrascaeta was seen wearing a muscle compression boot. However, the Uruguayan is not a cause for concern for Fla at the moment.

According to Coluna do Fla, the physical preparation team at Flamengo is monitoring close to the situation in Arrascaeta. The midfielder, who faced injuries and wear and tear in 2023, is being closely monitored, but does not cause concern for Mais Querido for the debut game in the Libertadores.

With the presence of Arrascaeta, the delegation from Flamengo arrived in Bogotá last Sunday night (31). This Monday (01), the red and black squad will carry out their last activity before the clash against Millonarios (COL). In the training that will take place soon, Tite will define the starting team that will take the field on Tuesday (02), in the debut of the Libertadores.

FLAMENGO HAS GOOD RETROSPECT IN DEBUT FOR THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo begins its campaign in search of the Libertadores fourth this Tuesday (2), facing Millonarios at 7pm, at the altitude of Bogotá. Undefeated and without conceding goals this season, the team arrives on a high after the victory over Nova Iguaçu in the Carioca final and tries to maintain its good recent record in debuts in the tournament. Participating in its eighth consecutive edition since 2017, Fla has a 76% success rate in this period.

Mengão's record in the seven editions since 2017 is five wins, one draw and just one defeat. The last two title campaigns (2019 and 2022), in fact, began with triumph, as did the first in 1981. It is also worth mentioning that, as it is seeded in the last draws, the club has a good record, competing for most of the of clashes as a visitor.