Flamengo lose Jorginho and Arrascaeta for Estudiantes semi-final opener | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim will have problems selecting Flamengo’s midfield against Estudiantes (ARG), in Argentina

Flamengo will be without Jorginho and Arrascaeta in the first match against Estudiantes (ARG), in Argentina, in the Libertadores semifinal. However, the two players are dealing with different situations in the continental competition.

Jorginho is out of the match due to an automatic suspension. That is because the Italian-Brazilian was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. The incident happened in the second leg of the quarterfinals against Del Valle (EQU), at the Maracanã. However, the midfielder will be back for the decisive clash with Estudiantes, which will take place at the Maracanã.

What is Arrascaeta’s situation for the match?

Arrascaeta, meanwhile, remains a question mark regarding the rest of the season. During Uruguay’s friendly against South Korea in this international break, the No. 10 slipped on the pitch and suffered a fracture in his left wrist. As a result, the attacking midfielder is returning to Brazil to be evaluated by doctor Fernando Sassaki. However, after that, the Uruguayan is expected to undergo surgery, with no timetable for a return to the pitch.

When are the matches between Flamengo and Estudiantes?

The matches between the teams are scheduled for October 15 and 22. That means the first leg will be played at the Argentine side’s home ground, while the second leg will take place at the Maracanã. Whoever comes out on top over the two matches on aggregate will advance to the grand final, where they will face Fluminense or Palmeiras.

SEE FLAMENGO VS ESTUDIANTES MATCHES 15/10 – Estudiantes vs Flamengo – 9:30 PM – Estadio Uno 22/10 – Flamengo vs Estudiantes – 9:30 PM – Maracanã*All times are Brasília time.

How does Flamengo arrive at the Libertadores semifinal?

Flamengo reach the Libertadores semifinal for the fifth time in the last eight years. On the previous four occasions, since 2019, the club won the title in three of them. Therefore, the recent record reinforces Rubro-Negro’s status as one of the competition’s leading sides, even with major absences for the first match. So while the defensive midfielder will return in the following game, the playmaker still has no expected date to return to action.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before turning their attention to the Libertadores, Flamengo return to the field on October 8 to face Santos in the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match details on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

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