Released by Uruguay, Arrascaeta and Varela return to Flamengo | OneFootball

This Sunday, Flamengo announced that Arrascaeta and Varela, athletes who had been called up by Uruguay for this FIFA Date, will return to the Rubro-Negro after the Celeste Olímpica qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

According to the Rio de Janeiro team, the full-back showed signs of pubalgia and will undergo a medical evaluation: “Right-back Varela presented a case of pubalgia and returns to the club to be evaluated by the Rubro-Negro medical department. Over the past few days, Dr. Fernando Sassaki, from Flamengo, maintained constant contact with the medical team of the Uruguayan Football Association.”

On the other hand, Arrascaeta's return was only brought forward because he was going to be rested for the match against Chile, valid for the 18th and last round of the South American Qualifiers. The teams will face each other next Tuesday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) on Chilean soil.

“Midfielder Arrascaeta, who does not present any clinical issues but was going to be rested for the second match of this FIFA Date by Uruguay, was also released. Flamengo appreciates the valuable interaction and collaboration of the Uruguayan national football team's medical department with the club,” stated Flamengo.

Both were starters last Thursday when Uruguay defeated Peru 3-0 and qualified for the next World Cup. Arrascaeta even contributed with a goal. Since 2015, the midfielder has played 37 games, with nine goals and three assists for the national team. He was called up for the last World Cup in 2022, where he scored twice in the competition, but saw the Uruguayans fall in the group stage.

This is the fifth consecutive time Uruguay has qualified for the World Cup. A two-time World Champion, in 1930 and 1950, the Celeste has been present in the 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 editions and will be in 2026.

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