Flamengo v Internacional: Bruno Henrique eyes end to drought vs rivals | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique has not found the net since the Club World Cup

Flamengo returns to the pitch this Wednesday (13th) to face Internacional, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Looking to gain an advantage in the knockout stage, the rubro-negro fans are counting on Bruno Henrique, who has fond memories against the team from Rio Grande do Sul. Furthermore, the number 27 is trying to break a nearly two-month ‘drought’ without scoring goals.

This is because the last time Bruno Henrique found the net for Flamengo was in the 3-1 win over Chelsea (ENG), during the group stage of the Club World Cup. On that occasion, the forward came on at the start of the second half and led the comeback for Flamengo, with a goal and an assist. However, since then, the striker has played nine matches and has yet to score again.

DOES BRUNO HENRIQUE HAVE GOOD MEMORIES AGAINST INTERNACIONAL?

Flamengo and Internacional meet again in the Libertadores after six years. In 2019, the teams met in the quarterfinals of the tournament, with Mengão coming out on top. In the first leg, Bruno Henrique put on a ‘show’ and scored both goals in Flamengo’s victory at Maracanã. Moreover, against the club from Rio Grande do Sul, the number 27 has four goals and four assists in 15 matches.

WHAT IS BRUNO HENRIQUE’S CURRENT SITUATION?

It’s worth noting that the Flamengo idol is not having an easy time off the pitch. That’s because Bruno Henrique is still under investigation for alleged involvement with sports betting. The number 27’s trial is scheduled for September 1st, with the player facing the risk of up to two years of suspension and a fine.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Bruno Henrique available, Flamengo faces Internacional this Wednesday (13th), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The match will take place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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