Luiz Araújo's knee injury confirmed by Flamengo, see details | OneFootball

Player left the pitch limping in the match against Olimpia (PAR)

Luiz Araújo had a left knee injury confirmed by Flamengo’s Medical Department. Tests carried out on Saturday morning (18) ruled out the need for surgery, and the player has already started his treatment schedule. The forward was substituted after feeling pain during last Friday’s match (17).

HOW DID LUIZ ARAÚJO’S INJURY HAPPEN?

The injury happened during the clash against Olimpia (PAR), in a friendly at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. Luiz Araújo came on in the second half of the 4-2 win, scored one of the goals, but suffered a hard challenge minutes later. In the 17th minute of the second half, the player was carrying the ball toward the opposition half when he took a blow to the outside of his knee.

The number 7 took a while to get back up. In addition, there was an attempt to continue in the match, but the pain prevented him from staying on, which forced the substitution.

He left the field with great difficulty moving, and Saúl came on in his place. Right after the substitution, Bruno Henrique, already off the field, went to complain to the opposing coaching staff. The reason for the complaint was the heavy challenges from the Paraguayan team, which led to the injury.

Shortly afterward, Luiz Araújo applied ice to the area of the blow, and this Sunday (19) the injury was announced by the Rubro-Negro club. However, Flamengo did not disclose the severity of the injury or how long the forward will be sidelined.

WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP IN THE SCHEDULE?

Without Luiz Araújo, Flamengo return to the pitch for the match against Chapecoense. The game takes place on Wednesday (22), in Chapecó, in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship, against the team at the bottom of the table.

The ball rolls at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Coluna do Fla, as usual, will bring all the details of the match for Rubro-Negro fans.

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