Varela injury gives Royal a chance at Flamengo after break | OneFootball

Guillermo Varela is undergoing treatment for a pubalgia

Flamengo may have a change in the right-back position for the game on Sunday (14), against Juventude, in Caxias do Sul. With Guillermo Varela undergoing treatment for a pubalgia, Emerson Royal emerges as an option to take over the position. The Uruguayan's problem occurred during the period he was serving the national team in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Varela returned to Flamengo this Wednesday (10), after coming back early from the FIFA Date, and has already started treatment at Ninho do Urubu. Despite being in great form with the red-black jersey, the right-back has become a doubt for the next round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Royal intensified his training during the break in the calendar.

DID ROYAL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BREAK TO GAIN SPACE IN THE SQUAD?

Since arriving at Flamengo, Emerson Royal has not yet managed to establish himself in the team. Hired to replace Wesley, who was transferred to Roma (ITA), the former Milan (ITA) player saw Varela take over the starting position with authority. However, with the Uruguayan possibly 'out of action', the scenario changes, and the number 22 may receive a new opportunity.

During the FIFA Date, Royal took the opportunity to focus on his physical and technical aspects and his integration with the squad. Additionally, the player also completed the recovery from a left ankle sprain suffered in the match against Internacional, in the Libertadores. On that occasion, the right-back was substituted at halftime.

WITH VARELA OUT, IS ROYAL READY TO TAKE OVER THE POSITION?

In an interview with Flamengo TV, Emerson Royal said he is now 100% recovered and prepared to deliver if chosen by Filipe Luís. “I am available. I was on the bench but wasn't in condition to come in. I felt a lot of pain in that game. It was a difficult moment. Today I feel good, ready to play a great game if the coach needs me,” stated the right-back.

The coaching staff will monitor Varela's progress in the coming days to decide who will be the starter on Sunday (14), in a match that starts at 4 PM (Brasília time). For now, Emerson Royal presents himself as a safe and motivated option. With the team seeking to maintain the lead in the Brasileirão, the right-back position might have this 'novelty'.

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