Filipe Luís admits ‘fear’ over Léo Ortiz at Flamengo | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz was available to Filipe Luís to face Racing (ARG)

Léo Ortiz gave the red-and-black fans a ‘headache’ last Sunday (19), after leaving the match against Palmeiras with ankle pain. However, the defender was available to Filipe Luís for the clash with Racing (ARG). The coach even revealed that he was afraid of losing the defender until the end of 2025.

— About Ortiz, we have to wait. When I saw him leaving the pitch, I expected... I was pessimistic. I thought I wouldn’t be able to count on him for the season. But having him recovered, still in pain, but on the bench, is the greatest gift we could have had for this final stretch of the season. He is a very complete player,” said Filipe Luís.

What happened to Léo Ortiz?

In Flamengo’s 3-2 win over Palmeiras last Sunday (19), Léo Ortiz left the field with pain still in the first half. After tackling Vitor Roque, the striker from the São Paulo team ended up falling on top of the red-and-black defender’s ankle.

As a result, tests detected a strain in the right ankle of Léo Ortiz. Even so, the defender underwent intensive treatment to be available to Filipe Luís to face Racing. Despite being listed for the match, the defender did not take the field.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Saturday (25) to face Fortaleza. The match takes place at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, for the 30th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Fortaleza.

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