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Estudiantes (ARG) could have key absences for the clashes with Flamengo

Estudiantes (ARG) picked up major problems on the eve of the Libertadores semifinal against Flamengo. After all, three players left the field injured in the 3-1 loss to Rosario Central (ARG) in the International Super Cup on Saturday (26).

The Argentine side lost Gabriel Neves, Jalil Elías, and Guido Carrillo during the match. The first suffered a fracture in his left wrist and could be sidelined for up to three months. Now, Estudiantes is racing against time to recover the other two players before the clash with Flamengo.

GABRIEL NEVES SUFFERS FRACTURE

Gabriel Neves had to leave the match in the 18th minute of the first half. The defensive midfielder took a hard fall and felt a lot of pain in his left arm. Because of that, the medical staff sent the player to a hospital.

JALIL ELÍAS ALSO BECOMES A DOUBT

Jalil Elías came on in place of Gabriel Neves, but stayed on the field only briefly. The midfielder received a yellow card after committing a foul to stop a Rosario Central counterattack. Shortly after the play, the player felt pain in his left leg and went down on the pitch. As a result, Elías had to leave the match and will undergo tests to determine the severity of the problem.

The 30-year-old player recently joined Estudiantes and has made only four appearances for the club. At first, there is suspicion of an injury to the front part of his left thigh. Therefore, his presence against Flamengo in the first leg of the semifinal has become uncertain.

SCORER AGAINST FLAMENGO ALSO LEAVES INJURED

In addition, Guido Carrillo also left the decider against Rosario Central because of a muscle problem. The striker had been directly involved in Estudiantes’ goal in the draw with Flamengo in the Libertadores group stage.

In the International Super Cup final, Carrillo provided an assist before asking to be substituted in the second half. Now, Estudiantes’ medical department will assess the player. That way, the center forward could also become an absentee against the Rubro-Negro.

ESTUDIANTES LOOK FOR REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE SEMIFINAL

Given the problems, coach ‘Cacique Medina’ has already spoken with the board about possible reinforcements. The manager, in fact, needs to find alternatives for the defense and midfield.

Estudiantes will not be able to count on Tomás Palacios and Leandro González Pirez in the semifinal. Both center backs received their third yellow card and must serve a suspension. In addition, the club is now looking for an option in midfield because of the new absences.

However, Argentina’s transfer window is already closed. The same goes for the other countries in South America. Even so, Conmebol allows up to three changes to the squad list for the Libertadores semifinal. Therefore, a potential signing could play in the continental competition, although he would not be able to take part in domestic tournaments for the club.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES FACE EACH OTHER?

Flamengo and Estudiantes will play the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal on October 15 in Argentina. The match will take place at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). After that, the teams will meet again on October 22 at the Maracanã, also at 9:30 p.m. Rubro-Negro, meanwhile, also has players causing concern ahead of the tie.

Ayrton Lucas and Gonzalo Plata suffered injuries before the FIFA international break and are still recovering. However, Plata’s situation is more favorable and he has a better chance of returning. Evertton Araújo, on the other hand, will be a confirmed absence for the clash.

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