Flamengo hosts Cusco FC this Tuesday at Maracanã. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm. The game closes the Conmebol Libertadores group stage.
Rubro-Negro has already secured first place in group A with 13 points. The team is now looking for the overall lead in the phase to have an advantage in the knockout stage. Do on the other hand, Cusco only has one point and is eliminated.
Leonardo Jardim should spare some athletes. The coach thinks about the commitment against Coritiba for Brasileirão on Saturday. Mesmo thus, Flamengo wants to close the stage with victory in front of the fans.
Transmissão confirmed for the game on Maracanã
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The match takes place in prime time. Isso makes it easier to reach the audience that follows Libertadores.
Provável Flamengo lineup with rotations
Coach Leonardo Jardim must make changes to the starting team. The idea is to preserve players who are coming from a strong streak and give opportunities to other names.
The expected formation has Rossi in goal. The defense has Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas. In the middle, Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Carrascal appear. In attack, Plata, Lino and Pedro form the front.
Rossi Varela Vitão Léo Pereira Ayrton Lucas Evertton Araújo Paquetá Carrascal Plata Lino Pedro
The team has important absences. Arrascaeta remains out due to a problem with his right shoulder. Jorginho is also out due to an injury to his right foot.
Jardim also analyzes the physical state of some athletes. The 2-0 victory in Peru against the same Cusco gives confidence to the group. Flamengo seeks to keep the pace high at home.
Como arrives at Cusco for the duel at Rio
The Peruvian team is experiencing the opposite situation. With just one point, Cusco no longer has a chance of qualifying. The team travels to Brasil just to meet the schedule.
Alejandro Orfila must maintain the base that beat Atlético Grau 1-0 in Campeonato Peruano. The club occupies sixth place in the national league.
The likely formation has Pedro Díaz in goal. The defense has Ruidías, Fuentes, Choi and Zevallos. In the middle, Valenzuela, Colman and Soto. In attack, Colitto, Manzaneda and Juan Tévez.
Pedro Díaz Ruidías Fuentes Choi Zevallos Valenzuela Colman Soto Colitto Manzaneda Juan Tévez
Cusco does not record absences for this match. The team is looking for at least one victory to end international participation on a positive note.
Uruguayan Arbitragem commands the game at Maracanã
José Javier Burgos referees the match. The referee is from the Uruguayan federation. Pablo Llarena and Hector Bergalo act as assistants.
Christian Ferreyra is responsible for VAR. The full refereeing team comes from Uruguai. Flamengo has no recent history of problems with this quartet.
Objetivos different marks the last game of the group
Flamengo aims for the first overall position in the group stage. Independiente Rivadavia and Rosario Central also have 13 points and are fighting for the top.
A simple victory already guarantees Fla among the best. The red and black fans expect a good show at Maracanã to close this stage of the Libertadores.
Cusco, even without pretensions, must present an organized game. The Peruvian team tends to be compact and explore counterattacks.
The match takes place with open doors. Flamengo fans should show up in good numbers to support the team in the final stretch before the knockout stage.