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FlamengoTV commentator João Guilherme vented after Arrascaeta’s injury

Arrascaeta became a target of ‘anti-Flamengo’ fans in recent weeks for allegedly diving to win penalties. He even picked up the nickname ‘Arrascapenalty.’ Unfortunately, the ‘evil eye’ on the Uruguayan worked, and the number 10 fractured his collarbone on Wednesday (29) against Estudiantes (ARG). FlamengoTV commentator João Guilherme vented after the match.

“I have to say this because I can’t take it anymore. You idiots who kept giving him nicknames (Arrascaeta), ‘Arrascapenalty’—now you’re happy, right?!” João said at the end of FlamengoTV’s broadcast on YouTube.

Still in the first half against Estudiantes, Arrascaeta challenged for the ball in midfield and landed awkwardly. As a result, the number 10 had to leave the match immediately and was taken to the hospital. Tests confirmed the fracture, which will keep the star off the pitch for at least 45 days.

WHERE DID ‘ARRASCAPENALTY’ COME FROM?

The expression, which tries to belittle Arrascaeta, was coined during a ‘UOL’ program, in which journalist Danilo Lavieri said that some fouls ‘that aren’t really penalties’ are ‘Arrascapenalties.’ The ‘anti-Flamengo’ crowd had fun with the nickname and started spreading the term on social media.

However, the claim that Arrascaeta likes to dive for penalties is false. That’s because the midfielder has more titles (18) than penalties won (13) while wearing the Flamengo shirt. The star has worn the Sacred Jersey since 2019, meaning an average of fewer than two per match.

HOW IS ARRASCAETA’S RECOVERY GOING?

Injured, Arrascaeta will be racing against time to be fit for the World Cup with Uruguay. Flamengo is working with a 45-day timeline to have the player available again. The midfielder underwent surgery this Thursday (30), and the procedure was considered a success.

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