No injuries! Luiz Araújo nears return for Flamengo in Libertadores | OneFootball

Luiz Araújo is in the transition phase and should be available for Flamengo against Cruzeiro

The last Flamengo player who was under the care of the Medical Department, Luiz Araújo has now moved into the transition phase. As a result, the No. 7 has a good chance of being available to coach Leonardo Jardim on August 12 against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

Luiz Araújo has not played since the friendly against Olimpia (PAR) in Brasília on July 17. On that occasion, the No. 7 suffered a heavy challenge and picked up a left knee injury, with no need for surgery. According to GE, the forward is doing fitness and physiotherapy work on the pitch.

That being the case, Luiz Araújo is expected to return to training with the group later this week, meaning Friday (07) or Saturday (08). What is certain is that the No. 7 will miss the match against Vitória this Sunday (09) in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

WAS ONLY LUIZ ARAÚJO IN THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT?

Léo Pereira, who came off in pain at halftime of Internacional vs Flamengo, has recovered and will not be an issue for Sunday (09). The same goes for Gonzalo Plata, who has been out since the match against Chapecoense. Finally, Lucas Paquetá, who has not yet played for Mengão since suffering an injury at the World Cup, will be included in the squad for the clash with Vitória.

The match will be broadcast on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view). However, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage of the game, with reporters João Mércio, Rock Hudson and Rodrigo Lima, live from Jornalista Mário Filho Stadium, the Maracanã. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S OPINION?

— It will be great news if, in fact, all the squad players are available against Cruzeiro starting next week. Luiz Araújo is not at his best moment at Flamengo, but he is a guy who can help in this knockout tie —, began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— Considering that Flamengo will hardly have Luiz Henrique as a reinforcement for these matches, it is important that not only Luiz Araújo, but also Plata and Paquetá, who can play on the right wing, are fit. It is worth remembering that in the last match, against Internacional, the one who played in that area was Carrascal, and that is not really his natural position —, Pedro added.

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