Bruno Henrique could boost Flamengo against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores following injury.
Flamengo is preparing for a crucial Copa Libertadores clash against Cruzeiro, and the main question revolves around Bruno Henrique’s lineup status.
The forward, who suffered a strong tackle to his ankle during the first leg of the round of 16, participated in a specific training session this Monday (17), raising hopes for his presence in the return leg.
Decision in Training
The next two training sessions will be crucial in determining if Bruno Henrique will be fit to face Cruzeiro.
After a dominant win over Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, the team’s full focus has shifted to the continental tournament.
The number 27, who missed the last national league match to recover, showed improvement and trained separately from the rest of the squad.
The expectation is that the medical department and coaching staff will assess his physical condition during Tuesday’s (18) training session, at 4 PM (Brasília time), to make the final decision regarding his lineup.
The Injury Incident
Bruno Henrique’s injury occurred in the first half of the first leg when Cruzeiro player, Matheus Henrique, stepped on his ankle.
The action resulted only in a yellow card for the opposing player, without the need for a VAR review.
Although Flamengo confirmed there was no serious injury, the player was rested for the match against Mirassol to ensure his full recovery and be available for the Libertadores knockout stage.
Return and Decisive Clash
The return leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, which will determine qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals, will take place this Wednesday (19) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.
With the aggregate score tied at 1-1 from the first leg, the match promises to be thrilling, with the Rubro-Negra fans confident after a strong performance in the Brazilian Serie A.
Bruno Henrique’s potential return would be a significant boost for coach Leonardo Jardim, who seeks qualification for the next phase of South America’s most coveted competition.
The broadcast will be handled by Rede Globo.
M360 Team
