The coach determines the team on Saturday, and it has a three-way competition for two positions in the offensive sector
Flamengo has finished its preparations for the Copa Libertadores de America final. On Friday morning (28/11), coach Filipe Luis led the team’s final training session at the Vidina Training Center, in Lima, Peru. Final details have been worked out ahead of the match against Palmeiras, which will take place on Saturday (29/11), at 6pm (Brasilia time), at the Monumental “U” Stadium. But the red-and-black captain maintained uncertainty about his starting line-up, with important doubts in defense and attack.
The main defensive doubt concerns Leo Ortiz. The defender, who is recovering from an injury to his right ankle, trained with the group and was prepared specifically for this match by the technical staff. However, his presence in the starting lineup still depends on the final conversation between the coach, the athlete and the medical department. Earlier, coach Filipe Luis already said that “only those who are ready to perform will go on the field.” If Ortiz does not play, Danilo should form a defensive pairing with Leo Pereira. The information is taken from the “ge” portal and has been confirmed before Play10.
Intense competition in Flamengo’s attack
The most fierce is the dispute in the offensive sector. Without Pedro, who is out with a thigh injury, the coach is looking for the perfect formation for a more mobile attack. Luiz Araujo, Everton Cipoliña and Carrascal are competing for two places alongside Bruno Henrique. The choice will depend on the strategy that Filipe Luis intends to adopt to penetrate Palmeiras’ defence. The coach will confirm the team lineup only on Saturday morning, during the video meeting.
Flamengo’s possible lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Danilo (or Ortiz), Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Bolgár, Jorginho, and Arascaeta; Luiz Araujo (or Cipollinha), Carrascal and Bruno Henrique. The duel in Lima is worth much more than the trophy.
Finally, Flamengo and Palmeiras are in contention to become the first Brazilian team to reach their fourth Libertadores, cementing one of the greatest rivalries in South American history.
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