Pedro suffers forearm fracture, could miss Flamengo’s Libertadores campaign | OneFootball

Despite the hard-fought 1-0 victory over Racing-ARG this Wednesday at Maracanã, Flamengo did not wake up to good news this Thursday. Forward Pedro, who was substituted in the second half of the match due to arm pain, fractured his forearm and may miss the return leg against the Argentinians next Wednesday (29).

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Pedro could be sidelined for Flamengo for a period of 21 to 30 days, that is, about four weeks. He will have the area immobilized until then, and thus, the striker would miss the return leg of the Libertadores semifinal. However, if Rubro-Negro qualifies, he would be available for a possible final.

Loss at a Good Moment

After a turbulent period with coach Filipe Luís, Pedro had been regaining his good form at Flamengo, with decisive goals and excellent performances. Last Sunday, the striker was the standout in Rubro-Negro’s win over Palmeiras and received public praise from his coach. His good form even reignited calls for the center-forward’s return to the Brazilian National Team.

This season, Pedro, who started the year injured, has played 37 matches for Flamengo, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists.

See Flamengo’s full statement on Pedro’s injury:

“Substituted with pain in his right arm in the second half of Flamengo 1 x 0 Racing, in a match valid for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, striker Pedro underwent imaging exams in the early hours of this Thursday (23). The report indicated a non-displaced fracture in the ulna. The player will be re-evaluated today by the club’s Medical Department to establish a recovery plan.

The player will be re-evaluated by the club’s Medical Department this Thursday to establish the recovery plan.

Pedro could be sidelined for Flamengo for a period of 21 to 30 days, that is, about four weeks. Thus, the striker would miss the return leg of the Libertadores semifinal. However, if Rubro-Negro qualifies, he would be available for a possible final.”

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