Complete check-up: how Flamengo prepared to climb the group that had Covid | Flamengo

+ Fla lists the seven players who tested positive in Ecuador to face Del Valle

In addition to the tests for Covid, Bruno Henrique, Filipe Luís, Diego, Isla, Michael, Matheuzinho, Noga and Rodrigo Muniz went to the hospital in the morning and performed cardiac examinations and pulmonary tomography.

In addition to the precaution with the health of the athletes, the exams served to examine the state of each one. The results were sent to CBF and Conmebol, along with reports that they are asymptomatic, and both approved.

With the certainty that they would be available, the players held a training session in the afternoon, in Ninho do Urubu. The delegation will not be concentrated in the CT for the duel with Independiente del Valle.

Despite the reinforcements, the team is challenged to mount the defense

Gabigol, Bruno Henrique, Isla, Diego, Vitinho, Filipe Luís, Michael and Matheuzinho reinforce Flamengo against Del Valle, this Wednesday, but the coaching staff has the challenge of preparing the defense to face the Ecuadorians, who won 5-0 on duel of Quito.

With Rodrigo Caio, Léo Pereira, Gustavo Henrique and Thuler recovering from Covid-19, only two defenders from the U-20 team are available for the match: Natan and Gabriel Noga.

Natan played against Palmeiras, last Sunday, and had a praised participation. Noga would make his professional debut, and already in a Libertadores game.

An alternative for Jordi Guerrero -Dome is still in quarantine- is to adapt Isla as a defender, which would not be new in his career, and throw Matheuzinho down the right wing. João Lucas has a muscle injury and is recovering for at least two weeks.

Second in Group A of the Libertadores, Flamengo will take the lead if they beat Del Valle, first place for the best goal difference. The Ecuadorian team has eight absences due to Covid for this match.

Players available for the duel with Del Valle:

• Island
• Matheuzinho
• Filipe Luis
• Ramon