Arrascaeta sends message to professional after Uruguay World Cup exit

In partnership with

Coluna do Fla

·29. Juni 2026

Arrascaeta sends message to professional after Uruguay World Cup exit

What did Arrascaeta say to Laniyan Neves, Flamengo and Uruguay National Team physiotherapist?

During the World Cup period, Laniyan Neves, Flamengo’s physiotherapist, joined Uruguay’s Medical Department. After the early elimination of ‘La Celeste’ from the tournament, the professional made sure to express his gratitude for the opportunity and, in that context, received a message from Arrascaeta.

Through social media, Laniyan made it clear how happy he was to have been part of Uruguay’s coaching staff. In the physiotherapist’s post, Arrascaeta made sure to leave the following message: “You’re on another level, Wacho!”.

OneFootball Videos

SEE THE POST

Photos: Reproduction / Social Media

Besides Arrascaeta, other Flamengo staff members also made a point of commenting on Laniyan’s post. The reactions include professionals who work with the physiotherapist at the club, along with players from the current squad, such as center back Léo Ortiz.

HOW DID LANIYAN NEVES’ SPELL WITH URUGUAY GO?

In short, Laniyan Neves was called up to Uruguay’s staff to help with Arrascaeta’s recovery after he suffered a calf injury during ‘La Celeste’ training sessions. The arrival of the Flamengo professional came at the midfielder’s request.

That is because Laniyan also works as a kind of ‘personal’ for Arrascaeta outside Flamengo training. Thus, the Uruguayan asked for the physiotherapist to join him, considering him one of his trusted men.

WHAT WAS ARRASCAETA’S SITUATION WITH URUGUAY?

With Laniyan leading the process, Arrascaeta underwent specific work to heal the calf injury. Even though he showed improvement, however, Arrascaeta was unable to recover in time to play in the World Cup.

In Uruguay’s first three matches in the competition, Arrascaeta was in the final stage of recovery and was expected to return to the pitch in the next phase of the World Cup. However, with La Celeste eliminated from the tournament, Flamengo’s No. 10 did not get to play at all.

WHAT IS ARRASCAETA’S NEXT STEP?

After Uruguay’s elimination from the World Cup, Arrascaeta, Varela and De La Cruz will have a few days off. As a result, the trio will not be part of Flamengo’s schedule during the stay in Portugal.

With this ‘break,’ the expectation is that Arrascaeta will report back to Flamengo free from the calf injury. If everything goes well, Flamengo’s No. 10 would then normally rejoin the Rubro-Negro squad in training upon the return to Brazil. Lastly, the midfielder would also be available for the match against Chapecoense on July 22, in the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.