Forward Bruno Henrique participated in activities at Ninho do Urubu and awaits a final activation test to confirm his presence in the decisive clash against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores.
The anticipation for the return leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 is growing behind the scenes at Flamengo.
The Rio de Janeiro club will host Cruzeiro this Wednesday (19th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã Stadium, and coach Leonardo Jardim is closely monitoring the physical condition of one of his key forwards.
After suffering a hard tackle on his ankle during the first leg, Bruno Henrique underwent intensive treatment in the club’s medical department.
The player was even rested for the match against Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, with the aim of ensuring he would be fully fit for the continental showdown.
Clinical Status and Final Test
On Tuesday (18th), the athlete was present at the training session held at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center.
His participation in group activities has brought optimism to the coaching staff.
However, his definitive inclusion in the lineup depends on an activation test that will be conducted hours before Wednesday’s match.
If the player responds positively to the exertion, he is expected to be included in the squad for the decisive game.
Recalling the Controversial Play
The injury occurred after a collision with Cruzeiro midfielder Matheus Henrique, in a play that sparked protests from the fans and the player himself.
At the time, the referee only issued a yellow card, leading to complaints about the lack of a VAR review.
The player publicly expressed his dissatisfaction shortly after the first leg.
The tackle was rough, and the absence of a more rigorous review by the officials reflects the moment of uncertainty we face in on-field decisions. But my focus now is on full recovery to help the squad secure this qualification.
Impact for Flamengo
Bruno Henrique‘s presence is considered crucial for Leonardo Jardim‘s strategy, given the need for offensive aggression at the Maracanã.
Flamengo seeks to reverse the situation in the tournament and counts on the support of their fans to advance to the quarterfinals.
You can follow the detailed coverage of the team’s preparation and behind-the-scenes action for this decisive match with the M360 team.
The match will be officially broadcast by Rede Globo, GETV, and the streaming service Paramount+.
