Flamengo could get FIFA windfall after Arrascaeta injury on Uruguay duty | OneFootball

Flamengo could receive up to R$ 3.3 million from FIFA over Arrascaeta’s injury

Flamengo could receive a millionaire payment from FIFA because of Arrascaeta’s injury, suffered while with the Uruguay National Team. The reimbursement comes after the midfielder completes 29 days away from the pitch due to the fracture in his left wrist.

The calculation is made through FIFA’s Club Protection Programme, based on the annual salary stated in the player’s contract. Therefore, Flamengo should receive between 287,000 euros and 574,000 euros, according to Arrascaeta’s earnings. The amount is equivalent to approximately R$ 1.6 million and R$ 3.3 million, respectively.

What is the deadline for Flamengo to request the amount?

For that, Flamengo needs to contact FIFA and file the compensation claim within 28 days from the accident. That means the deadline ends on October 26. However, without the request, the reimbursement is not released.

How did Arrascaeta’s injury happen?

Arrascaeta got injured on September 28 in Uruguay’s 4–1 win over South Korea in Seoul. Alone, the midfielder slipped and braced himself with his left hand on the pitch. Before the fall, the number 10 had scored a goal and provided an assist for Darwin Núñez.

How is Arrascaeta’s recovery going?

The midfielder underwent surgery on Thursday (01) at Copa Star Hospital in Rio de Janeiro. The doctors inserted a plate to stabilize the bone, and the club described the procedure as successful. Even so, the expected recovery time is six to eight weeks.

As a result, the number 10 will miss October’s matches, such as the Libertadores semifinal against Estudiantes (ARG). His return to the pitch is expected in mid-November. However, director José Boto hopes the midfielder will return sooner.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta recovering from injury, Flamengo take the field this Thursday (08) to face Santos in the Brasileirão. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match with the most red-and-black coverage on the internet on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash.

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