Flamengo Sets Off for Lanús With Four Key Players Missing Ahead of Recopa Sul-Americana Clash
Flamengo travels to face Lanús in the Recopa Sul-Americana first leg missing four players due to injury and suspension, but with Pedro and Varela fit to play.
- • Flamengo departs for first leg of Recopa Sul-Americana against Lanús on February 19th.
- • Four players—Jorginho, Gonzalo Plata, Wallace Yan, and Saúl—are unavailable due to injury or suspension.
- • Gonzalo Plata is suspended for two matches after red card in Libertadores semifinals.
- • Pedro and Varela have recovered from injuries and are included in the squad.
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Flamengo has departed for Buenos Aires to face Lanús in the first leg of the Recopa Sul-Americana, scheduled for Thursday at 21:30 Brasília time. However, coach Filipe Luís will be without four important players due to injury and suspension. Midfielder Jorginho is sidelined with a left thigh injury and remains in Rio de Janeiro for treatment. Gonzalo Plata is suspended for two matches following a red card shown in the Libertadores semifinals against Racing. Additionally, Wallace Yan is out due to muscle pain, amid transfer interest from Bragantino, and defender Saúl continues recovery from ankle surgery.
On the brighter side, forwards Pedro and Varela have recovered from their respective injuries and are included in Flamengo's 24-player squad. Pedro showed no injury after the recent match against Botafogo, while Varela has overcome his ankle issue, allowing both players to be available for selection.
The Recopa's return leg will take place a week later, on February 26th at 21:30, at Flamengo’s home stadium, Maracanã. Flamengo’s mix of absences and recovered players will be pivotal as they seek to establish an advantage against Lanús in this continental competition.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
