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What is the situation of Erick Pulgar at Flamengo?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The squad of Flamengo got four days off, however, Erick Pulgar did the opposite. This is because, 'racing against time' to return to the pitch after an injury suffered at the World Cup, the midfielder has followed the plan and carried out activities normally throughout this week, at the CT Ninho do Urubu.

As reported by the Coluna do Fla, Erick Pulgar attended Flamengo's Training Center. At the CT, the Chilean has at his disposal the professionals from the Medical Department, who perform physiotherapy work with the athlete.

WHAT HAPPENED TO ERICK PULGAR AT FLAMENGO?

Erick Pulgar has always functioned as a kind of 'absolute starter' in the Flamengo team. With the arrival of Filipe Luís, the Chilean has increased his production even more and has become one of the pillars of the Mengão midfield.

However, the good sequence of Erick Pulgar at Flamengo was interrupted due to a strong clash with Harry Kane in a match against Bayern Munich (GER), in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. On that occasion, the number 5 was taken to a hospital in the United States to understand the severity of the injury. After that, it was detected that the Chilean would have to undergo surgery on the fifth metatarsal of the right foot.

HOW IS ERICK PULGAR'S RECOVERY GOING?

After undergoing medical procedure, Erick Pulgar spent days of rest in Chile. After this first stage, the midfielder returned to Rio de Janeiro and began treatment at Flamengo's Medical Department at the end of July.

As reported by the Coluna do Fla, Erick Pulgar has responded well to everything that was planned in the recovery stages. Thus, if the same situation is maintained until the final phase of the process, the tendency is for the athlete to be able to return to the pitch in October.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Still without Erick Pulgar, Flamengo returns to the field on September 14th (Sunday) to face Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Thus, the Coluna do Fla TV shows the details about the duel, on YouTube.

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