The “Academy” will face Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and the alarm is set for players who could miss the return duel if they receive a yellow card.
racing will face a high-risk test this Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. in the Maracanawhere he will face Flamengo for the first leg of the semifinals of the Libertadores Cup.
Beyond the rival’s demands, four key players arrive at the match on the verge of suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards, so they will have to take care of themselves to be available for the rematch on October 29 at the Cilindro. Players who are close to suspension due to card accumulation are Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez, Gabriel Rojas, Gastón Martirena and Agustín Almendra.
The four Racing players at the limit for the first leg against Flamengo
The most sensitive case is that of “Wonder” Martínezwho has two warnings in the group stage and another two in direct elimination instances, which leaves him just one card away from missing the decisive duel in Avellaneda.
“I’m not going to change my way of playing for the yellow one. If they take it away from me, another forward will come in”assured the scorer in dialogue with ESPN, although he acknowledged with laughter that “I’m more worried about the yellow card than about scoring a goal”.
On the other hand, Redwhich works against the clock to leave a muscle injury behind, and martyrenawho fights for the position with Facundo Murathey should also play with caution. The fourth footballer at the limit is Almondreprimanded in the games against Penarol and Velez.
Beyond disciplinary issues, racing You must also take into account the economic aspect: each yellow card implies a fine of 500 dollars for the club. The good news for Gustavo Costas goes through recovery Juan Ignacio Nardoniwho left behind a tear and is shaping up to return to the starting eleven in Rio de Janeiro.
racing and Flamengo They will be measured this Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. (Argentine time) in the framework of the first leg of the semifinals of the Libertadores Cup.
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