Filipe Luis boasts one of South America's most formidable squads, offering him numerous selections for Monday's match.

Brazilian striker Pedro is expected to spearhead a dynamic attack, supported by Uruguayan playmaker Giorgian de Arrascaeta. The latter has notched up 13 goal involvements in just nine league games this season, impressively converting nine out of his ten shots on target.

Gerson, who is slated to move to Zenit St Petersburg after the tournament, is likely to partner with rising star Evertton Araujo in midfield. Although Jorginho has recently joined the Rio club, the veteran, along with former Juventus players Danilo and Alex Sandro, brings a wealth of European experience.

Ecuadorian winger Gonzalo Plata has been cleared to play in Philadelphia, while Nicolas de la Cruz has missed training and might only feature against Chelsea on Friday.

Meanwhile, Esperance's captain and centre-back Yassine Meriah has made a highly anticipated comeback, six months after a severe knee injury.

For Esperance, Algerian forward Youcef Belaili is set to provide the attacking spark, with 15 goal involvements in the Tunisian league and the same in the CAF Champions League.

Brazilian winger Yan Sasse, who scored 10 goals last season, will face familiar foes; his compatriot Rodrigo Rodrigues is expected to lead the line.

Flamengo possible starting lineup: Rossi; Wesley, Ortiz, Danilo, Sandro; Gerson, Evertton; Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Michael; Pedro

Esperance possible starting lineup: Memmiche; Bouchniba, Jelassi, Meriah, Ben Hamida; Guenichi, Konate, Ogbelu; Sasse, Rodrigues, Belaili