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After Leaving the Field Injured on Sunday (19), Léo Ortiz Was Seen Jumping During Training This Tuesday (21)

Léo Ortiz left the Flamengo game against Palmeiras on Sunday (19) with a sprain in the ligament of his right ankle. So, he’s out of the match against Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22), right? Maybe not. In training this Tuesday (21), the defender put on his boots and was even seen jumping in a photo.

The scene involving Léo Ortiz against Palmeiras was striking, as Vitor Roque fell on the Flamengo player’s ankle. The defender went straight to the hospital and, at first, it seemed like a serious injury—there was even speculation about a fracture. However, the club itself later clarified that there was no bone break just hours later.

To avoid missing the Libertadores semifinal, Léo Ortiz underwent intensive treatment on Monday (20) and this Tuesday (21), even working at home, as he made sure to share on social media. However, the decision about whether the defender will start will only be made on Wednesday (22). The experienced Danilo is on standby.

WHO IS OUT OF THE FLAMENGO VS RACING GAME?

With Léo Ortiz practically recovered, Flamengo should have only one absence against Racing: Everton Cebolinha. The forward suffered a muscle injury against Botafogo and is expected to remain sidelined for the next 15 days. However, the number 11 is a substitute in Filipe Luís’s team.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS RACING?

The match between Flamengo and Racing (ARG) kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (22) at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores da América semifinal. Whenever Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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