Flamengo set return date for Erick Pulgar | OneFootball

Erick Pulgar is recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot

Flamengo faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), for the Brazilian Championship, but without the presence of midfielder Erick Pulgar. Although the Chilean midfielder is in transition, he is only expected to return to the squad after the FIFA break.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the Medical Department of Flamengo, together with the coaching staff, is working to have Erick Pulgar available for the first match after the FIFA break, which will be against Botafogo, on October 15, at Nilton Santos Stadium.

Currently, Erick Pulgar is in the transition phase, after undergoing surgery due to a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The Chilean midfielder has not played since the Club World Cup, held between June and July, in the United States.

WHEN IS THE FIFA BREAK?

Flamengo will still play two matches before the FIFA break: against Cruzeiro on Thursday (02), and against Bahia on Sunday (05). Right after, the players will be called up for friendlies in preparation for next year’s World Cup.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, without the presence of Erick Pulgar, Flamengo faces Cruzeiro on Thursday (02), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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