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Flamengo keeps an eye on Uruguay’s schedule due to squad players

The September FIFA International Break ended earlier this week, but national teams are already planning for the next one. As such, Uruguay has announced two friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan in October, which could affect Flamengo.

That’s because Uruguay will face the Dominican Republic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 10th this year. Three days later, the Uruguayans have a friendly scheduled against Uzbekistan in Malacca, also in Malaysia. These matches are already part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Brazilian football matches will be paused during the October FIFA International Break. However, due to the final stretch of the season, players such as Arrascaeta, Varela, and Matías Viña may experience fatigue due to logistics and the number of matches already played in 2025.

HOW IS URUGUAY’S SITUATION?

In the last FIFA International Break, Uruguay played twice, remained unbeaten, and secured a spot in the World Cup. The team, led by Marcelo Bielsa, defeated Peru 3-0 at home and then drew 0-0 with Chile. Arrascaeta, Varela, and Matías Viña were called up, but the first two were released for the second match.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

With Arrascaeta, Matías Viña, and Varela available, Flamengo turns its attention back to the season. Thus, the team led by Filipe Luís faces Juventude on Sunday (14th), at 4pm (Brasília time), in Caxias do Sul, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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