Flamengo agree with national teams to keep players out this FIFA break | OneFootball

Only full-back Matías Viña may be called up by the Uruguayan National Team after agreements between Medical Departments

The FIFA date in October starts from this Monday (06) and, so far, Flamengo has had no players called up. This is because Flamengo's Medical Department (MD) sent some documents to the national teams proving how tired and worn out the athletes are.

Thus, Flamengo's MD reached an agreement with the Brazilian, Uruguayan, Ecuadorian, and Colombian national teams not to call up a series of players. Among them are: Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Plata and Carrascal, for example.

Who can still be called up?

In summary, the Uruguayan National Team can still call up full-back Viña. This is because, internally, Flamengo believes it would be good for the number 17 to have some minutes on the field playing for the Celeste, given that he has not played much at Flamengo.

What is the FIFA date period?

It's important to note that this FIFA date is the penultimate of the year and, moreover, it takes place between the 6th and 14th of October. Finally, after the Qualifiers, in which Brazil secured a place for the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian National Team returns to the field to play friendlies.

Thus, on Friday (10), Brazil faces the Republic of Korea from 8am (Brasília time). In addition, the Brazilian National Team faces Japan, on October 14, at 7:30am (Brasília time). Both games are friendlies in preparation for the World Cup.

And Flamengo?

Now, Flamengo only returns to the field on October 15, when they face Botafogo, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. This is because, until then, the national calendar will be paused due to the FIFA date.

Finally, on the return of Brazilian football, Flamengo has the classic match against Botafogo, at Engenhão, starting at 7:30pm (Brasília time). In summary, the match will be broadcast live on Premiere, through pay-per-view.

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