Arrascaeta back in training as Flamengo await World Cup returnees | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Flamengo have begun welcoming back World Cup call-ups, with midfielder Arrascaeta reporting to Ninho do Urubu on Monday to start preparations for the second half of the season. Others are due in the coming days.

Varela and De la Cruz are scheduled to return to the training centre on Wednesday. All Uruguay players were granted holidays after their group-stage exit. Those who featured at the World Cup will not join the mid-season camp in Portugal.

The number 10 is in the final stages of recovery from a right calf injury, so an early comeback had been planned. He was an unused substitute in the 1-0 defeat to Spain and has moved from physiotherapy to light work with the group, still in transition.

Plata, knocked out four days later by Mexico in the second round, will also complete his holiday before returning. He started every game for Ecuador at the tournament.

Brazil’s quartet will receive 10 days off once they land in Brazil, with the delegation leaving the United States on Tuesday. For Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, the indication is they could be available quickly. Paquetá needs closer attention after injury, while Danilo may carry some fatigue after becoming first choice at right-back.

Given the varied conditions on arrival, Flamengo do not yet know when each will be ready. After their mandatory break, all will be assessed individually to decide whether they can feature when the Brazilian league resumes on 22.

Source: Globo.com