Arrascaeta back: Flamengo 27% better in Brasileirão 2026 | OneFootball

Flamengo face Chapecoense this Wednesday (22), with Arrascaeta available

Flamengo released, this Tuesday (21), the list of players called up for the match against Chapecoense. As a result, Arrascaeta’s name appears on the list, indicating that the club idol has recovered for the 19th round of the Brasileirão, this Wednesday (22).

Flamengo’s points percentage with the Uruguayan on the field rises by 27% in the 2026 Brasileirão. That’s because, with the midfielder, Fla has a 70% rate, compared to 43% without the No. 10 in this edition of the Brazilian Championship.

How many matches has Flamengo played with and without Arrascaeta?

The Mais Querido has played 17 matches in this year’s Brasileirão. Of those, Arrascaeta featured in ten and missed seven. As a result, Mengo has seven wins with the playmaker, and only three without him.

In addition, Rubro-Negro scored ten goals without Arrascaeta, but 21 with the midfielder. The numbers also prove the attacking strength of the star of the Brasileirão title won by Fla in 2025.

Why wasn’t Arrascaeta in every match?

The No. 10 suffered two injuries in a row. First, the midfielder broke his collarbone in a Libertadores group-stage match. Then, Arrascaeta also had a muscle problem while recovering from shoulder surgery.

The calf muscle injury, however, did not keep the player out of any of Mengão’s matches in the Brazilian Championship. After all, the injury happened while on duty with the Uruguay national team at the World Cup, a period when club football was paused.

Why has Flamengo played only 17 matches in the Brasileirão?

The Brazilian Championship is in its 19th round, but Mais Querido has played only 17 matches. That’s because the clash between Fla and Mirassol had to be postponed due to the club’s participation in the Recopa Sudamericana. However, the fixture still has no set date.

But will Arrascaeta start against Chapecoense?

Despite being included in the squad list, the tendency is for Arrascaeta to start on the bench. After all, coach Leonardo Jardim appeared concerned about the Uruguayan’s physical condition. That’s because the No. 10 went more than 40 days without playing.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (22) to face Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina.

So, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details about Flamengo’s 2026 season. Therefore, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Chapecoense.

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