Saúl concern after ankle knock? Flamengo training latest | OneFootball

Saúl left the game against Cusco (PER) complaining of ankle pain

A starter in Flamengo’s win over Cusco (PER) last Tuesday (26), Saúl left the Maracanã pitch with ankle pain. Despite the initial scare, the midfielder is not expected to miss Rubro-Negro’s clash against Coritiba, scheduled for this Saturday (30).

With that in mind, the Flamengo squad began preparing for the match this Thursday (28) at CT Ninho do Urubu. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, during the session, coach Leonardo Jardim had Saúl available, and the player took part normally in training alongside his teammates.

As a result, the coaching staff expects the Spaniard to be included in the squad for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro squad will hold its final training session before the match this Friday (29), when the coach will decide the starters who will take the field against the team from Paraná.

MANY ABSENCES?

Saúl’s presence in this Saturday’s (30) match is important. That is because, due to call-ups for the World Cup, Flamengo will be without nine players from the squad, including regular starters.

In addition, serving an automatic suspension, Carrascal will also be out. Finally, while recovering from a fracture in his right big toe, Jorginho has only a slim chance of being available against Coritiba.

It should be noted that the 18th round of the Brasileirão is the last before the break for the World Cup. So, aiming to wrap up the matches leading up to the tournament ‘on the right foot’, Flamengo host Coritiba at the Maracanã. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), with coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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