Alex Sandro picks up thigh injury, ruled out of Brazil squad | OneFootball

Flamengo’s Fullback Underwent Exams While Still in São Paulo

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Corinthians on Sunday (22), in a match valid for the eighth round of the Brasileirão. At halftime, Leonardo Jardim substituted Alex Sandro. After the match, Flamengo announced that the player had suffered an injury.

In summary, Flamengo released a medical bulletin regarding Alex Sandro’s situation. The club reported that the fullback underwent tests, which confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.

What was Flamengo’s statement?

What are the consequences of the injury?

It’s worth noting that, as usual, Flamengo did not disclose the severity of Alex Sandro’s injury. However, Carlo Ancelotti cut the left-back from the Brazilian National Team. As a result, Kaiki from Cruzeiro was called up.

The called-up players reported to the Brazilian National Team on Sunday (22), in Orlando, United States. On the other hand, players such as Kaiki from Cruzeiro, Hugo Souza from Corinthians, and Danilo from Flamengo will join the Brazil squad this Monday (23).

What now?

Now, Alex Sandro will have the FIFA international break period to try to recover. In fact, the head of the Medical Department at Flamengo, Fernando Sassaki, stated upon leaving the Neo Química Arena that the fullback reported only mild pain.

As a result, there is hope that Alex Sandro will not be sidelined from Flamengo for a long period. The next match for the Most Beloved is scheduled for April 2, against Red Bull Bragantino, away from home, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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