Arrascaeta and Varela back at Flamengo after Uruguay qualifiers | OneFootball

Players were released by Uruguay before the game against Chile

The FIFA Data periods of 2025 came to an end with the World Cup Qualifiers games last Tuesday (09). However, even before that, the Uruguayan National Team had released Arrascaeta and Varela from the game against Chile. Therefore, this Wednesday (10), the players return to Flamengo.

It's worth noting that the Flamengo squad had a day off on Tuesday (09). Now, this Wednesday (10), the team returns to work at Ninho do Urubu with the reinforcements of Arrascaeta and Varela in the activity that is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM (Brasília time).

How was the participation of the two players in the FIFA Data?

It's important to note that Arrascaeta and Varela only played the first game of Uruguay in the FIFA Data of September. Therefore, last Thursday (04), the duo started in the Uruguayan National Team's 3-0 victory against Peru. The number 10 of Flamengo, even scored one of the goals of the team led by Marcelo Bielsa, while the full-back gave an assist for the goal that opened the score for the Celeste.

Varela, it's worth mentioning, played for Uruguay for 90 minutes in the match against Peru. Not surprisingly, the Flamengo full-back felt pubalgia (pain in the pelvic region, specifically in the pubic bone and neighboring areas, such as the groin and lower abdomen). Therefore, the number 2 will be reevaluated by Fla's Medical Department when he returns this Wednesday (10), at Ninho do Urubu.

And the other called up?

In summary, apart from Arrascaeta and Varela, Flamengo had four other players called up to play the FIFA Data in September. That's because, Gonzalo Plata represented Ecuador, while Jorge Carrascal defended Colombia. Finally, Viña played for Uruguay and Samuel Lino for Brazil.

These players, as they were still available for their respective national teams last Tuesday (09), have not yet returned to Flamengo this Wednesday (10). However, the trend is that Gonzalo Plata, Jorge Carrascal, Viña and Samuel Lino will only join the rubro-negro squad on Thursday (11).

What is Flamengo's next game?

Now, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), when it faces Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, the teams will face each other starting at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.

Currently, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão with a certain advantage. That's because, the Most Beloved has 47 points. Palmeiras (43), which was in second place, fell to third position, as it drew with Corinthians in the 22nd round. Therefore, Cruzeiro took over the vice-leadership, with 44 points.

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