De La Cruz, Plata, Léo Pereira and more: Flamengo fitness latest | OneFootball

Flamengo fights to empty the medical department and have all players available for the season’s commitments

Flamengo is working behind the scenes to clear out the medical department and will have the entire week on its side, since the team only returns to the field next Sunday (09). With that in mind, Coluna do Fla, which was present this Monday (03) at CT Ninho do Urubu, brings the latest behind-the-scenes updates and an overview of the physical recovery of members of the Rubro-Negro squad.

Starting with De La Cruz. The midfielder did not suffer an injury and made himself available to Leonardo Jardim right after the World Cup. However, the coaching staff held the player out of some matches due to minor discomfort in the front of the thigh, as well as restrictions regarding artificial turf, since the player says he feels knee pain after playing on synthetic surfaces.

Léo Ortiz has recovered from a muscle injury and is free to play again. However, the delay in the defender’s return raised questions. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, during the rehabilitation process, the center back felt pain and showed insecurity at each stage of treatment. As a result, this factor ended up delaying his return to the pitch.

Meanwhile, Plata has swelling in the knee’s “pes anserinus”, ruling out any serious injury. The player has been completing all scheduled activities and has a strong chance of playing in Flamengo’s next match.

WHAT IS LÉO PEREIRA’S SITUATION?

Center back Léo Pereira suffered a minor knee bruise after being hit by an Internacional player’s boot last Wednesday (29). After undergoing treatment and responding well, the defender is already training normally with the group.

WHAT ABOUT LUIZ ARAÚJO?

Meanwhile, forward Luiz Araújo began physiotherapy work last Saturday (01) and is already undergoing tests to assess his physical condition after a knee injury. If the player maintains the positive progress shown so far, the coaching staff expects to have him available for the clash against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores on August 12.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo’s next match takes place on Sunday (09), against Vitória. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match on three fronts: YouTube, website, and social media.

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