Danilo returns to Rio after Brazil's World Cup exit, plans for others | OneFootball

Flamengo have been gradually welcoming back players called up to national teams

The World Cup has come to an end for all Flamengo players. In the meantime, the Rubro-Negro mapped out a plan for the players’ return to the club. It is no surprise, then, that on Tuesday (08), Danilo returned to Rio de Janeiro.

In short, Danilo was the only one of the called-up players to return to Brazil on the Brazilian National Team’s plane after their World Cup elimination. Upon landing in Rio de Janeiro, the Flamengo center back did not want to give an interview: “I’ve done a lot of interviews already, I’ve said plenty. Thanks,” he said.

Which Flamengo player has already returned to training?

It is worth noting that, among those called up, Arrascaeta was the first to cut short his vacation period. That is because the midfielder’s goal is to recover as soon as possible from the calf injury he suffered while training with the Uruguay National Team in the lead-up to the World Cup. At the moment, Flamengo’s No. 10 is in the final stages of recovery, that is, the transition back to the pitch.

And what is the situation of the other called-up players?

On the other hand, Guillermo Varela and De La Cruz, who also represented Uruguay at the World Cup, will report back to Flamengo this Wednesday (08) in Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile, the Fla squad remains in Portugal for its mid-season training camp.

As for Gonzalo Plata, he will report back to Flamengo next Friday (10). The player started every match for the Ecuador National Team at the World Cup. Lucas Paquetá will also return to Flamengo earlier than expected, as he suffered a muscle injury in the match against Japan.

Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, meanwhile, are in a different situation. That is because both players were with the Brazilian National Team squad, but the left back played only a few minutes against Scotland, while the center back did not take the field. Because of this, the expectation is that the players will return to training at Ninho do Urubu before Paquetá and Danilo.

Finally, Jorge Carrascal was the last of the called-up players to be eliminated from the World Cup, along with Colombia. The Colombian National Team bowed out of the competition only last Monday (07), when they were beaten by Switzerland on penalties. Even so, the Flamengo player did not feature in a single World Cup match. Therefore, the No. 15 is expected to return to training with Fla as soon as possible.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without the national team players, Flamengo return to the field this Wednesday (08) to face Lausanne Sport (SUI) in the second friendly of the mid-season period. In short, the match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Algarve Stadium in Portugal.

As usual, Coluna do Fla is following every detail of Flamengo’s mid-season period and friendlies in Portugal. With on-site coverage from Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo, the website, social media, and YouTube channel are keeping up with every step of the Most Beloved.

What is Flamengo’s mid-season schedule?

After facing River Plate and Lausanne Sport, Flamengo will wrap up the friendlies in Portugal against Benfica (POR) next Saturday (11), starting at 3:30 p.m. Brasília time. However, after returning to Brazil, the Most Beloved will have one more “unofficial” commitment.

That is because Flamengo confirmed a friendly in the Federal District on July 17 against Olimpia (PAR). The match will take place at Mané Garrincha Stadium starting at 8 p.m. Brasília time. The game is part of Rubro-Negro’s mid-season schedule and will be the team’s final commitment before the resumption of official competitions in the second half of 2026.

When do Flamengo officially return to the field?

Finally, Flamengo will not officially return to the field until July 22. On that occasion, the Most Beloved will face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home at Arena Condá.

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