Alarm raised: Flamengo lose 2nd player to injury during World Cup period | OneFootball

Flamengo had nine players called up for the World Cup

The World Cup could give Flamengo a headache in the 2026 season. That is because Arrascaeta and Lucas Paquetá had injuries confirmed during the tournament, which still features five other Flamengo players. As a result, Mengo is on alert.

The Uruguayan suffered a muscle injury in his right calf in early June, shortly after being called up for the competition, during training with Uruguay. Paquetá, meanwhile, suffered an injury to the hamstring of his left thigh, detected after Brazil’s match against Japan in the round of 32.

Which Flamengo players are still left in the World Cup?

Uruguay has already been eliminated, with Varela and De La Cruz joining Arrascaeta, but Brazil qualified for the round of 16. So Flamengo’s trio Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Léo Pereira can still represent Mengo with the Seleção.

Besides the Brazilians, Gonzalo Plata plays for Ecuador. For Colombia, Jorge Carrascal is Flamengo’s representative. Both teams are in the round of 32. The Ecuadorian, however, is a starter, while the Colombian begins on the bench.

Are Arrascaeta and Paquetá a concern for the rest of the season?

Since the No. 10’s injury happened earlier, the Flamengo idol is further along in his recovery than his club teammate. That is because the Ninho do Urubu academy product was injured on Monday (29).

In addition, the Brazilian Football Confederation did not give details about the player’s injury. However, Coluna do Fla found out that the medical department does not consider Paquetá’s issue to be minor. Therefore, it is possible that the midfielder will miss the rest of the World Cup.

What is the next World Cup match featuring a Flamengo player?

With Flamengo on alert, the next Flamengo player to take the field in the World Cup is Gonzalo Plata. Ecuador faces Mexico starting at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (30), for a place in the round of 16.

On Friday (03), it will be Carrascal and his teammates’ turn to face Ghana starting at 10:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Colombia is therefore seeking qualification in the 2026 tournament.

And when is Brazil’s match?

With three Flamengo players available, Brazil faces Norway starting at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (05). So the ball will roll for a place in the quarterfinals in New Jersey, United States.

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