Ecuadorian forward Gonzalo Plata returns to Flamengo after Russian club Dynamo Moscow failed him in medical exams. The negotiation that could have taken the player to Russia failed, and now Plata joins the Rubro-Negro delegation.
Return for the Libertadores
The player already has a set date and time to report to the group in Belém, before the trip to Ecuador. There, Flamengo will face Independiente del Valle in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores.
Schedule set
According to research by the M360 team, Plata will leave Rio de Janeiro this Sunday (06) at 10:45 PM (Brasília time). Arrival in Belém is scheduled for 02:15 AM on Monday (07). The Flamengo delegation will train in the Pará capital before heading to Quito, where the decisive match against Independiente del Valle will take place next Thursday (10), at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa.
Impact and next steps
Plata‘s return represents a reinforcement for the Flamengo squad in the important knockout phase of the Libertadores. The team now focuses on preparation for the clashes against Independiente del Valle, aiming to advance in the continental competition.
