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Léo Ortiz is expected to miss at least three Flamengo games

Despite Flamengo's victory over Palmeiras, the red-black fans didn't have only reasons to celebrate. This is because Léo Ortiz left the match straight to the hospital. In the meantime, Fla confirmed that the defender suffered a ligament strain.

But how long will Léo Ortiz's recovery take? In summary, according to journalist Venê Casagrande, the defender is expected to be off the field for 10 to 15 days, meaning he will miss the semifinals of the Libertadores.

What happened?

It is worth noting that Léo Ortiz started the direct confrontation with Palmeiras as a starter for Flamengo. However, the defender suffered a heavy tackle in the first half. The player even tried to continue on the field but was substituted by Danilo at the 26th minute.

From Maracanã, Léo Ortiz went straight to the hospital, where he underwent X-ray and MRI exams. As a result, during the game's halftime, Flamengo issued a statement providing news about the number 3 jersey.

“The result did not show a fracture, only a ligament strain in the right ankle. The player has already started treatment with Flamengo's Medical Department,” informed the red-black club.

And now?

Now, Léo Ortiz is expected to miss at least three Flamengo matches. These include the home and away games of the Libertadores against Racing (ARG), as well as the match against Fortaleza, for the 30th round of the Brasileirão.

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