Flamengo player suffers injury and could miss the World Cup | OneFootball

Matías Viña expected to be sidelined for around 21 days

On loan from Flamengo, Matías Viña suffered an injury during River Plate’s (ARG) match last Saturday (16) in the Argentine Championship. Now, after undergoing tests, the player could miss the World Cup with Uruguay, which begins in June.

Matías Viña suffered a tear in the adductor muscle of his right thigh in the match against Rosario Central (ARG) in the Argentine Championship. As a result, the full-back, who is on loan from Flamengo, is expected to be out for at least three weeks.

Matías Viña’s camp fears that this new setback could affect the full-back’s competitive rhythm in the coming months. The issue increases concern over the player’s continuity with the World Cup in mind.

WHAT IS URUGUAY’S SITUATION?

With that, Uruguay, led by Matías Viña, will make its World Cup debut on June 15 against Saudi Arabia. Shortly after, they face Cape Verde on the 21st of the same month. Finally, they close out the group stage against Spain on 06/26.

AND WHAT ABOUT MATÍAS VIÑA?

Matías Viña was loaned by Flamengo to River Plate until December of this year. This season, the Uruguayan defender has made 14 appearances and averages 64 minutes per match. Finally, the player has not yet contributed any goals so far.

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