Ayrton Lucas suffers injury, doubt for Flamengo: details | OneFootball

Flamengo has confirmed a muscle injury to Ayrton Lucas in the back of his right thigh. The left-back left Sunday’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã after feeling the issue during a sprint early in the match.

The player was substituted in the first half and has already begun treatment. The coaching staff is monitoring his progress to determine the recovery period and the left-back’s availability.

The injury comes at a time when Ayrton Lucas had been seeing more playing time. The full-back had put together a run in the starting lineup during Alex Sandro’s absence, with the latter recently returning to the squad after recovering from a right calf problem.

Full-back had been earning more space

During the period Alex Sandro was sidelined, Ayrton Lucas had more opportunities in Leonardo Jardim’s team and made an important contribution in attack. In 32 appearances this season, the full-back has four assists.

Alex Sandro’s return had increased the options for the position, but Ayrton Lucas’ injury could once again change the distribution of minutes. The coaching staff will wait for the full-back’s recovery to progress before deciding the next steps.

Gonzalo Plata will also be evaluated

In addition to Ayrton Lucas, Flamengo finished the match against Red Bull Bragantino with another physical concern. Gonzalo Plata reported pain in the back of his right thigh in the final minutes of the match.

Plata will be reassessed when the squad returns to determine whether there is an injury and if treatment will be needed. Unlike Ayrton Lucas, the forward does not yet have a confirmed diagnosis, and Flamengo is awaiting test results to assess possible absences.

Flamengo return to action in October

The win over Red Bull Bragantino kept Flamengo at the top of the Brazilian Championship. The Rubro-Negro side reached 60 points and opened a three-point lead over second-placed Palmeiras, who have 57.

The squad will now have the international break before returning to action. The next match is scheduled for October 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Santos at Vila Belmiro, in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

The break will give the medical department time to monitor Ayrton Lucas’ recovery and clarify Plata’s situation. A decision on whether the pair will be available will depend on each player’s response to treatment and the evaluations carried out over the coming days.

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