Arrascaeta misses Flamengo, Bruno Henrique rallies for Chapecoense clash | OneFootball

Flamengo idols Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique spoke ahead of this Wednesday’s (22) match

It’s almost time, Nation! At last, Flamengo will play an official match again. This Wednesday (22), the Most Beloved take on Chapecoense away from home in the Brasileirão. It’s not just the fans who have been missing Mengão. Back in the squad after a string of injuries, Arrascaeta admitted he missed wearing the Sacred Shirt. In addition, Bruno Henrique also spoke before the clash.

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“I missed it a lot, but the desire to play was always even greater. Back where I belong,” wrote Arrascaeta in a social media post. The number 10 also gave an interview to FlamengoTV and highlighted the importance of the clash with Chapecoense.

— To get back and fight at the top, up front. We know these three points are very important. Coming back from this break is a little difficult, but we have to be very focused on that. The boys also worked well, and we’re confident for this match —, said Arrascaeta.

WHAT DID BRUNO HENRIQUE SAY?

Also speaking to FlamengoTV, Bruno Henrique looked ahead to the match at Arena Condá. The Rubro-Negro idol showed confidence for the clash and called on the Nation to pack the away section of the stadium and support the Most Beloved on their way to an away win.

— The expectations are good for getting back to the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. There’s nothing better than winning this first match to get back on track in the Brazilian Championship. I hope the Nation shows up in Chapecó and puts on a great show. Hopefully we can take the three points —, said Bruno Henrique.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO’S IDOLS?

Arrascaeta has not played for Flamengo since April 29. On that occasion, the midfielder suffered a broken collarbone in the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. Later, the idol joined up with Uruguay for the World Cup and picked up another physical issue, this time in his calf. Because of that, the number 10 did not even take the field wearing the Celeste shirt. Now recovered, the star has been named in the squad for Mengão’s return to the Brasileirão.

Bruno Henrique, meanwhile, is flying. One of Flamengo’s standout players in the mid-season training period, the number 27 scored against River Plate (ARG) and Olimpia (PAR), and also impressed against Benfica (POR). In fact, the striker is expected to start and wear the captain’s armband against Chapecoense.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— How much we missed Mengão! Having Arrascaeta back, even if he starts on the bench, is a relief. He is crucial for the rest of the season, and I hope he can get back to the level he had before the injury. As for Bruno Henrique, he really shone in preseason and has everything it takes to stand out in this half of the year —, assessed Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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