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What happened to Arrascaeta in the Uruguay vs South Korea match?

Arrascaeta is Flamengo’s new ‘headache’ for the remainder of the 2026 season. This Monday (28), in Uruguay’s 4-1 win over South Korea, the midfielder left the field with severe pain in his left wrist. As a result, the Rubro-Negro released a statement after the incident.

See Flamengo’s statement:

“The player suffered trauma to his forearm and was taken to a local clinic, where he will undergo more detailed examinations. Flamengo’s Medical Department has already been informed of what happened and, as soon as we have updates,” the club said.

What happened to Arrascaeta in the Uruguay vs South Korea match?

In the 30th minute of the second half, Arrascaeta slipped on his own and fell awkwardly, landing his left wrist on the pitch. Immediately, the No. 10 grabbed his arm and felt a lot of pain in the area. As a result, the midfielder was substituted for Rodrigo Salazar.

Therefore, a possible fracture in Arrascaeta’s left wrist raises concern for Flamengo, who remain in contention for the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. The Rubro-Negro are now awaiting the results of the tests undergone by the No. 10.

*More information soon.

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