Flamengo hit by COVID-19 ahead of decisive Copa Libertadores duel

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo will be without three first-team players for their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal second leg against Olimpia due to COVID-19, the Brazilian club said on Monday.

Central defender Gustavo Henrique was the latest player to test positive after left-back Rene and defensive midfielder Thiago Maio were earlier diagnosed with the virus, Flamengo said in a social media post.