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Flamengo hope to have Erick Pulgar available this Wednesday (20)

Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (20) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the fifth round of the Libertadores. With the match in mind, Leonardo Jardim hopes to welcome back Erick Pulgar. The Chilean, however, will find a slightly different situation at Mengão.

Previously an undisputed starter for Flamengo, Pulgar no longer has a guaranteed place in the lineup. That is because Evertton Araújo took advantage of the Chilean’s absence, established himself in the position, and is enjoying a good run of form at Mengão. It is no surprise, then, that the youngster is expected to start again this Wednesday (20) against Estudiantes.

What is Pulgar’s situation?

Pulgar’s last game for Flamengo was on April 2, in the 3-0 loss to Red Bull Bragantino. On that occasion, in addition to being sent off, the Chilean suffered a right shoulder acromioclavicular joint injury.

Since then, Erick Pulgar has remained under the care of Flamengo’s Medical Department. As a result, last week, the defensive midfielder returned to training with the Rubro-Negro squad and, this Wednesday (20), will depend on Leonardo Jardim’s approval to know whether he will be available for the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Still without certainty over Pulgar’s presence, Flamengo are focused on the Libertadores. This Wednesday (20), Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the fifth round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (Globoplay), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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