Varela reacts unexpectedly to Matías Viña’s absence from Flamengo matches | OneFootball

Matías Viña is not listed for Flamengo's matches in the Intercontinental

One of Filipe Luís's decisions that most intrigues fans is the absence of left-back Matías Viña in Flamengo's matches. However, the situation also surprises the Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela, who believes in the potential of his national and club teammate.

— Mati is not here. I don't know. He was left out, it's a bit difficult because there are three left-backs, only 26 could come. A decision had to be made to leave him out -, highlighted Varela to add that:

— I don't know what Viña or the club thinks. A good preseason (Matías Viña) could secure the position, I believe Filipe Luís will value that. (Matías Viña) is coming off a serious injury. But starting the year from scratch, doing preseason, he can match everyone -, stated the right-back.

What serious injury did Viña have?

As soon as he arrived in 2024, Viña had three injuries on the same leg at the same time. The left-back needed surgery to treat the shin fracture, meniscus damage, and anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

When did the Uruguayan return?

After ten months, Viña was listed again by Filipe Luís in mid-June of this year. However, he never had a sequence of games. The coach always stated that Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas left few openings.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Without Matías Viña, Flamengo will face Pyramids (EGY) this Saturday (13). Thus, the match will take place at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

The match between Flamengo and Pyramids will be broadcast on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV throughout Brazil. Additionally, SporTV, on the subscription channel, GE TV, on YouTube, as well as Cazé TV, will also show the participation of the "Mais Querido" in the Intercontinental Cup.

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