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What is the situation with Flamengo center-back Léo Ortiz?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Center-back Léo Ortiz rejoined his teammates last Friday (19) at CT Ninho do Urubu. Upon returning to training, the No. 3 showed improvement in his recovery from a right thigh injury, as he took part in activities on the pitch.

Léo Ortiz suffered a strain in his right thigh during the match between Flamengo and Coritiba, the last one before the break for the World Cup. As a result, there was anticipation to find out the center-back’s medical condition when he reported back.

According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Léo Ortiz is fit to train. Even so, if Flamengo had matches next week, for example, the center-back would hardly be in condition to play.

HOW DID LÉO ORTIZ’S RETURN TO FLAMENGO GO?

It is important to point out that before the squad’s official return, Léo Ortiz gave up the final stretch of his vacation to treat the injury. As a result, in recent days, the No. 3 had already been undergoing treatment on his left thigh at CT Ninho do Urubu. That meant the player returned one step ahead.

HOW IS FLAMENGO’S PRESEASON GOING?

After a few vacation days, Léo Ortiz and the rest of the available squad returned to training. In the first few days, the players are undergoing a battery of tests and also carrying out tactical and physical activities on the pitch.

This first phase in Brazil will run until June 28, when Flamengo will already be preparing for the next mission during this World Cup period. That is because, one day later, Rubro-Negro will travel to Portugal for its training camp in Algarve. During that stay, Mengão will play three friendlies. They are: River Plate (ARG), Benfica (POR), and Lausanne (SUI).

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