Lucas Paquetá’s left-knee pain worries Flamengo fans after Bahia win | OneFootball

No. 20 scored Flamengo’s second goal in the win over Bahia this Sunday (19)

Flamengo took the field on Sunday night (19) and beat Bahia 2-0 in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Despite scoring Mais Querido’s second goal, Lucas Paquetá caused concern for Fla.

This is because the player felt pain in his left knee and had to play the final minutes through the pain. Limping, the No. 20 could not leave the pitch, as Leonardo Jardim could not make any more substitutions. 

What happened?

In short, late in the match, Lucas Paquetá landed awkwardly after a challenge with Mingo. Immediately, the midfielder complained of pain in his left knee and fell to the ground, holding the area where he felt pain.

After that, Lucas Paquetá was limping and could barely keep up with the plays. Since coach Leonardo Jardim had already made all his substitutions, the player had to remain on the field.

As a result, right after the final whistle, Lucas Paquetá dropped to the ground to receive initial medical treatment. The situation, of course, caused concern at Flamengo and among the fans, who are waiting for updates on the midfielder. 

How did Paquetá perform?

It is worth noting that Flamengo’s second goal came precisely from Lucas Paquetá’s feet. In the 34th minute of the second half, Leonardo Jardim’s changes paid off, and De La Cruz and Saúl, who had just come on, were involved in the red-and-black team’s goal. In the play, after a deflection by the Spaniard, the No. 20 finished from close range and doubled Fla’s lead.

What now?

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. On Wednesday (22), Mais Querido faces Vitória in its opening match of the competition, in the fifth round of the national knockout tournament. The match takes place at the Maracanã at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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