Alex Sandro asks Ayrton Lucas for prayers, warns Flamengo during FIFA break | OneFootball

Alex Sandro came on right at the start of the match to replace Ayrton Lucas

Including stoppage time, Alex Sandro played 90 minutes again, something that had not happened since July. The experienced full-back was called into action right at the start of the match due to the muscle injury suffered by Ayrton Lucas this Sunday (20), against Bragantino. The 35-year-old player asked for a moment of faith for his teammate, who left the Maracanã in tears.

“First of all, pray and ask for Ayrton Lucas’s recovery. May he return as soon as possible, because he is a hugely important player,” Alex Sandro said in an interview with FlamengoTV. According to a statement released by the club, ‘Beijinho’ suffered a problem in the back muscle of his right thigh.

The play happened just two minutes into the match. On a Bragantino counterattack led by Fernando, Ayrton Lucas tried to keep up but fell to the ground in a lot of pain. As a result, Alex Sandro was called on by Leonardo Jardim. The experienced full-back had not played 90 minutes since July 26, in the draw with São Paulo at the Maracanã. Later, the player suffered an injury against Internacional and ended up spending two months on the sidelines.

ALEX SANDRO

Since the physical issue at the end of July, Alex Sandro had played only two matches: the final 16 minutes against Corinthians and the ‘near-start’ against Bragantino. Despite the limited time on the field, the former Brazil international says he is ready for the final stretch of the season.

— I feel good. I’ve been training well, I’m in rhythm. It’s always difficult to come into a game suddenly, like I did today. But with the support of the group, with the quality this group has, it gives you more peace of mind and helps you get into the rhythm. We’re on the right path. Our objectives are being achieved. Everything we put on paper, we’ve managed to accomplish. Now it’s all about what comes next —, he said.

— It will help us recover players, whether from injury or fatigue. However, we cannot let our concentration drop, because when we return, it will be the part everyone likes the most, the decisive stage of the championship. Flamengo is made for this, all the players here enjoy this moment —, Alex Sandro concluded.

REST

Alex Sandro and his teammates will have an 18-day period without matches. After all, the Brasileirão is now paused for the FIFA international break. The league leader’s next match will take place on October 8 against Santos at Vila Belmiro. Coluna do Fla, of course, will bring all the details of the match.

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