Everton Cebolinha reveals differences in altitude before Fla game

Flamengo will play in Bogotá, at an altitude of more than 2,600 meters

Flamengo has two big challenges in the Libertadores debut: the Millonarios (COL) and the altitude of 2,625 meters. The rarefied air presents some differences for the red and black players. Striker Everton Cebolinha spoke of the main difficulties of the environment and did not hide his anxiety about his debut in the competition.

— We had the opportunity to train here to get some of the ball. We know there’s a bit of altitude, the game is a little faster, breathing becomes more labored, more difficult, but we’re getting used to it to play a great match. — said Everton Cebolinha, in an interview with ‘FlaTV’.

— We are looking forward to our debut in the Libertadores, a highly sought-after competition, which has become even more so in recent years. We really want this competition this year. We know it’s a very difficult match, with a very qualified team, it requires a lot of physical strength, but we come well prepared — added the number 11, directly from the CT of the Colombian Federation, where Flamengo trained this Monday (01).

MILLONARIES X FLAMENGO

The opening match of the Libertadores for Flamengo takes place at 7pm (Brasília time), in Group E. The ball rolls at the El Campín Stadium, in Bogotá, Colombia. If Mengão is on the field, Coluna do Fla will be broadcast live on YouTube. The narration is by Rafa Penido, with comments by Tulio Rodrigues and reports by Leo José and Simon Ledo, directly from the duel stage.

PROBABLE ESCALATION

The tendency is for Everton Cebolinha to remain in Flamengo’s starting lineup, on the left wing. Furthermore, Tite intends to repeat the base that beat Nova Iguaçu on Saturday (30), in the first match of the Carioca Championship final. On the other hand, worn out after traveling with the Brazilian team at Data FIFA, Fabrício Bruno starts on the bench.

Therefore, a likely Flamengo team for the game has: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, David Luiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro. It is important to remember that Wesley, Gerson and Gabigol did not travel with the cast to Bogotá.