Mengão makes final adjustments to face Racing, at Maracanã
In case of victory, Rubro-Negro will qualify for the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
By Romulo Paranhos - in
On the morning of this Wednesday (7), the red-black squad made the final adjustments for the match against Racing, valid for the fifth round of Group A of the Libertadores. The clash between Brazilians and Argentines takes place tomorrow (8), at 21 pm, at Maracanã.
Coach Jorge Sampaoli led a tactical training session to determine the starting lineup for Thursday's match. Players Léo Pereira, Gerson, and Everton Ribeiro participated in the training session with the squad and may be included in the squad for the match against Argentina. Striker Gabi, who is recovering from a left thigh injury, trained separately on the field, monitored by the club's physiotherapist.
Flamengo is in second place in Group A with five points. With a victory, the red-and-black team will be well on its way to qualifying for the round of 16 of the continental competition.
Final adjustments for the match against Racing, for @Liberters! ?⚫ #Let's Flamengo #CRF
- Flamengo (@Flamengo) June 7, 2023
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