Evertton Araújo plays down Flamengo absences | OneFootball

Flamengo and Vasco drew 2-2 at the Maracanã, with Rubro-Negro absences

The 2-2 draw between Flamengo and Vasco on Sunday (04) came with the absence of four Rubro-Negro midfielders. However, Evertton Araújo said the absences cannot be used as excuses for the result at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

— Of course they are missed, but unfortunately we can’t control everything. I think whoever is on the pitch can get the job done, our squad is very strong, so it’s no excuse and we have to step up. Whoever comes in to play, whoever Jardim looks at and chooses to play, has to go out there and give their best -, the midfielder said.

Who are the absent midfielders?

The Most Beloved played without Arrascaeta, who is recovering from a fractured collarbone. In addition, Pulgar injured his shoulder, Jorge Carrascal is serving a suspension, and Lucas Paquetá has a thigh muscle injury.

How did Flamengo and Vasco draw?

Mengão took a two-goal lead in the match through Pedro and Jorginho, but then eased off. The rival then equalized through Robert Renan and Hugo Moura. As a result, Fla missed the chance to close the gap on leaders Palmeiras even with a game in hand.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Carrascal will be available, while Paquetá, Pulgar and Arrascaeta remain out for Thursday’s (07) Libertadores match. The Rubro-Negro face Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time in Colombia.

Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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