Flamengo send message to Arrascaeta after wrist injury | OneFootball

Arrascaeta suffered a fracture in the playmaker’s left wrist, confirmed after Uruguay’s match against South Korea

Flamengo used social media to support Arrascaeta after the confirmation of a fracture in the No. 10’s left wrist. “We’re always with you, @GiorgiandeA,” the Rubro-Negro profile posted on X, formerly Twitter.

How did Arrascaeta’s injury happen?

The midfielder was injured during Uruguay’s 4-1 win over South Korea this Monday (28). Arrascaeta slipped on his own on the field, with no challenge for the ball, and felt pain in his left wrist.

As a result, coach Diego Forlán had to make the substitution in the 32nd minute of the second half. Then, medical tests confirmed after the match pointed to a fracture in the left wrist.

What is the midfielder’s expected return date?

Given the diagnosis, Flamengo requested the player’s immediate return to Rio de Janeiro, with the approval of doctor Fernando Sassaki. Therefore, the club is awaiting a new evaluation to define the next steps in treatment.

The injury will require surgery, but the expected return to the pitch is still uncertain. As a result, Arrascaeta will miss Flamengo’s two matches against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores semifinals.

How important is Arrascaeta to Flamengo in 2026?

The season’s numbers reinforce the midfielder’s importance to the squad. With Arrascaeta on the field, Flamengo’s win rate in 2026 reaches 62.9%. However, the figure drops by 12.9 percentage points in matches without the No. 10, down to 50%. So, his absence comes at a decisive moment, with the Brasileirão and Libertadores entering the final stretch.

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This is Arrascaeta’s third injury this year. First, the midfielder fractured his collarbone during the Libertadores group stage. Then, days before the World Cup, the star suffered a calf muscle injury.

When was the FIFA international break match that caused the injury?

The match between Uruguay and South Korea took place this Monday (28), starting at 8 a.m. (Brasília time), at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul. La Celeste still has one more friendly before wrapping up the FIFA international break.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Arrascaeta, Flamengo has two Brasileirão fixtures. On October 8, Rubro-Negro face Santos starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

After that, Flamengo take on Fluminense on October 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show all the details of the clashes on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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