Race against time: Arrascaeta on comeback after collarbone fracture | OneFootball

Arrascaeta underwent surgery last Thursday (30)

Arrascaeta’s race to be ready for the World Cup has begun. Out of Flamengo this month of May due to a fracture in his right collarbone suffered last Wednesday (29), the number 10 is now focused on making it to the World Cup with Uruguay. This Saturday (02), the star posted a message about what the next few days of recovery will look like.

“Let’s go,” wrote Arrascaeta on social media, meaning “we’ve started.” Along with the message, the Uruguayan posted two photos of treatment at home on his right shoulder. The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for at least 45 days because of the injury.

HOW HAVE ARRASCAETA’S LAST FEW DAYS BEEN?

After undergoing surgery on Thursday (30), Arrascaeta was discharged from the hospital on Friday (01). The first few days of recovery will be spent resting at home. Starting Monday (04), the player will continue his treatment schedule at the George Helal Training Center, Ninho do Urubu.

As the Brasileirão will pause in June for the World Cup, Flamengo is only expected to have Arrascaeta back on the field at the end of July, when Brazilian football resumes. However, the Uruguayan’s focus is on 06/15, when La Celeste opens the tournament against Saudi Arabia.

WHO WILL PLAY IN ARRASCAETA’S PLACE FOR FLAMENGO?

In Arrascaeta’s place, head coach Leonardo Jardim has Lucas Paquetá and Jorge Carrascal as options. The pair, however, will not face Vasco this Sunday (03) at the Maracanã. The Brazilian is under the care of the medical department, while the Colombian is serving the final match of a suspension imposed by the STJD.

That means Luiz Araújo, Saúl and De La Cruz are battling for Arrascaeta’s spot in the derby, which kicks off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time). So stay tuned to Coluna do Fla, which will bring you the official Mengão lineup as soon as Leonardo Jardim confirms the starting 11.

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