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Jorginho's Muscle Injury is Not Simple

The start of the season for Flamengo is worrying! In addition to poor results on the field, the Rubro-Negro has another problem to solve. With a muscle injury, Jorginho is out of this Saturday's game (07), against Sampaio Corrêa, and could even miss the Recopa Sudamericana, against Lanus (ARG), on February 19 and 26.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the muscle injury in his left thigh is of 'medium' severity and will require at least three weeks for recovery. In other words, if this timeline is confirmed, the midfielder will only be fit in the first days of March, after the Recopa.

Jorginho felt the problem during the Supercopa do Brasil, against Corinthians. On that occasion, the midfielder was substituted at the 36th minute of the second half, making way for De La Cruz. Then, on Wednesday (04), against Internacional, the player was absent due to suspension.

WHAT ARE FILIPE LUÍS' OPTIONS?

Curiously, this is the area where Flamengo currently has the most problems. Saúl is recovering from surgery and is already a confirmed absence for the Recopa. In addition, Allan will be loaned to Corinthians. Not to mention De La Cruz, who is undergoing meticulous load management by the technical staff and medical department of the Rubro-Negro. For the position, o Mais Querido still has Erick Pulgar and Evertton Araújo, as well as Lucas Paquetá, who can be moved back.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME, AFTER ALL?

Therefore, without Jorginho, Flamengo will take the field this Saturday (07) to face Sampaio Corrêa, with a spot in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca at stake. The match kicks off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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