Before the clash between Fluminense and Colo-Colo, in the group stage of the Libertadores, Vidal, ex-Flamengo, needled Marcelo
The draw for the group stage of the Libertadores happened last Monday, 18th. Thus, the current champion Fluminense is the top seed in group A, facing Cerro Porteño, Allianza Lima It is Colo-Colo. The confrontation against the Chilean team will promote a reunion between Arturo Vidalformer player of Flamengowith the rival from Rio.
After defining the group, the Chilean midfielder spoke about his impressions and ended up needling Marcelo, Fluminense’s left-back. “I know them. I have several friends there (at Fluminense) like Renato Augusto and Douglas Costa. But wait. I already want to see Marcelo against Zavala or Bolados (Colo-Colo attackers), I want to see him when they run alongside him”, he told ‘Jornal La Tercera’.
Furthermore, the Chilean spoke about his expectations for the group and, even with Colo-Colo being the only team in the group that had to go through the preliminary stages, Vidal seemed confident. “I liked this group. They are all very similar. Anyway, let’s go, Colo-Colo. Trust, guys”, declared.
Source: sportbuzz
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