Jorginho picks up muscle injury, Carrascal now a worry for Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo has encountered some headaches for the remainder of this season. The club announced this Saturday that midfielder Jorginho suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh and also saw midfielder Carrascal leave the Maracanã field with pain during the team's 3-0 victory against Sport, in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.

Jorginho's injury was announced even before the match against the bottom team. Therefore, the player was not even listed by the Rubro-Negro.

Carrascal started the match as a starter for Flamengo. However, at 18 minutes into the first half, the Colombian went to the ground complaining of back discomfort and needed medical attention. He couldn't continue in the game and left the field in tears, being replaced by Luiz Araújo.

(Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo)

Flamengo's Medical Department

Besides Jorginho and Carrascal, another four athletes are under the care of Flamengo's medical department. Two of them, however, are in less serious situations. These are the cases of Alex Sandro and Léo Ortiz, who were absent against Sport due to load management and ankle pain, respectively.

Everton Cebolinha is in the transition phase with physiotherapy and is expected to return soon. Pedro, on the other hand, is recovering from a fracture in his right arm and does not yet have a return date.

Concern for the Final

The physical problems may trouble Flamengo as they think about the big Libertadores final against Palmeiras. The continental decision is scheduled for the end of this month, on the 29th (Saturday), in Lima, Peru.

Thus, the club has about four weeks to recover its starters and have the full team available against the Alviverde.

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