Arrascaeta wrist scare for Flamengo, Maracanã pitch works start | OneFootball

Arrascaeta suffered a left wrist scare during Uruguay’s 4-1 win over South Korea on Monday 28.

The Maracanã began replacing its turf the same day, starting with scraping off the existing surface before laying new Bermuda Celebration rolls. The stadium administration said the renovation follows a planned schedule and that the pitch will be ready for upcoming fixtures. Work began a day after the venue hosted the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro.

He started and was withdrawn by coach Diego Forlán in the 32nd minute of the second half after an awkward fall. He will undergo tests after the match, leaving Flamengo concerned about the remainder of the season.

The Seleção face Australia on Tuesday 29 in their second friendly of this FIFA window. Kick-off is 07:00 Brasília time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Rede Globo will broadcast free-to-air, with SporTV and GE TV on YouTube also showing the game.

Flamengo’s domestic schedule is paused during the September FIFA dates.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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