Flamengo hosts Cusco FC this Tuesday at Maracanã. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm. The clash ends the Conmebol Libertadores group stage.
Rubro-Negro leads group A with 13 points and is already classified. The objective now is to look for the best overall campaign to decide at home in the knockout stage. Cusco has one point and is eliminated.
Leonardo Jardim plans roster rotations. The idea is to preserve some players for the duel against Coritiba for Brasileirão on Saturday. Rossi appears as the main option in goal.
Rossi should play against Cusco today
The goalkeeper is in the probable lineup and was listed for the match. Ele must defend the red-black goal this Tuesday. The technical committee has not yet released the official formation.
Rossi has been a starter in most of Libertadores’s games. Sua’s presence gives security to the defense. The coach is counting on his experience to close the group stage with victory.
- Rossi (probable starter in goal)
- Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (defense)
- Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Carrascal (midfield)
Peru’s 2-0 victory in the first round against the same Cusco reinforces confidence. Flamengo wants to maintain its good performance at home.
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Provável lineup of Flamengo with Rossi in goal
Rossi should start among the starters. The defense has Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas. In midfield, Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Carrascal form the trio.
In attack, Plata, Lino and Pedro complete the team. Training prioritizes balance and intensity.
Rossi Varela Vitão Léo Pereira Ayrton Lucas Evertton Araújo Paquetá Carrascal Plata Lino Pedro
Jardim can still make last-minute adjustments. The absence of Arrascaeta and Jorginho influences choices in the environment and in creation.
Arrascaeta continues to recover from a fractured right clavicle. Jorginho is treating an injury to his right foot and is also out.
Cusco seeks positive result in farewell
The Peruvian team no longer has a chance of advancing. Alejandro Orfila must maintain the base he won at Campeonato Peruano last Saturday.
The likely lineup has Pedro Díaz in goal. The defense includes Ruidías, Fuentes, Choi and Zevallos. Valenzuela, Colman and Soto play in the middle. Colitto, Manzaneda and Juan Tévez form the front trio.
Cusco has no confirmed absences. The team travels to Rio with the aim of complicating Flamengo’s game.
Uruguayan Arbitragem for the game on Maracanã
José Javier Burgos referees the match. Pablo Llarena and Hector Bergalo are the assistants. Christian Ferreyra commands the VAR.
The complete quartet is by Uruguai. Flamengo has no recent disputes with these arbitrators.
Flamengo aims for overall stage leadership
With 13 points, the red and black team fights with Independiente Rivadavia and Rosario Central for the best campaign. A simple victory strengthens this quest.
Maracanã should receive a good audience. The fans support the squad in the last match before the Libertadores knockout stage.
Cusco must close in and explore counterattacks. Flamengo needs patience and efficiency to secure the three points at home.
