Paquetá sends message to Flamengo fans after limping off v Bahia | OneFootball

Midfielder reassured the fans after leaving the Maracanã with protection on his leg

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 on Sunday (19), in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Scorer of Rubro-Negro’s second goal, Lucas Paquetá left the pitch limping. In the early hours of Monday (20), the number 20 sent a message to Fla’s fans.

In short, Lucas Paquetá used social media to thank Flamengo fans for their affection and concern. In the post, the midfielder said he did not suffer any injury to the knee itself and explained what happened.

What did Lucas Paquetá say?

“Thank you so much for the messages, everyone. Thank God it was nothing in the knee. Just swelling in the fibular tendon and the biceps femoris tendon. Now it’s time to start the process of getting rid of this pain and being ready as soon as possible. Thank you all for the affection. +3 (points) and let’s keep going,” posted the number 20.

Where is the post?

Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

What does Coluna do Fla know?

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Lucas Paquetá is expected to miss Flamengo’s next two matches, against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil and Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão. That is because the midfielder is worn down and, if he keeps playing, he could truly break down.

Finally, it is worth noting that Lucas Paquetá suffered a stomp from Cannobio in the derby against Fluminense and had already felt pain in the fibula on that occasion. As a result, with the wear and tear, the area started bothering Flamengo’s number 20 again.

What now?

Now, without Paquetá, Flamengo turns its attention back to the Copa do Brasil. On Wednesday (22), the Rubro-Negro side faces Vitória in its first match of the competition, in the fifth round of the national knockout tournament. The match will take place at the Maracanã at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.