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Ayrton Lucas and Gonzalo Plata were substituted against Grêmio

With Flamengo's recent marathon of matches and travel, some fatigue is only natural. Against Grêmio on Sunday (10), two players asked to be substituted and complained of pain: Ayrton Lucas and Gonzalo Plata. However, both underwent tests and no injury was detected.

At the end of the first half, Ayrton Lucas took a hard challenge from Pavón and went down on the pitch. When he got back up, the full-back was limping. There was an expectation that ‘Beijinho’ would not return after halftime. However, wearing protection on his left knee, the number 6 managed to stay on until the 18th minute of the second half, when he was replaced by Emerson Royal.

Also in his left knee, Plata complained of pain against Grêmio. However, it was not the first time. Against Vasco, the Ecuadorian had also reported an issue in the area. Although the tests did not detect any injury, Flamengo remains on alert. As a result, there is a good chance the winger will be rested on Thursday (14) against Vitória.

WHAT ABOUT THE INJURED PLAYERS?

At the moment, Flamengo's medical department has three players sidelined. Erick Pulgar is practically recovered and should be available to strengthen the team against Athletico-PR on Sunday (17). Lucas Paquetá, meanwhile, is expected to take a little longer and could return against Estudiantes (ARG) next week. Finally, Arrascaeta will not return to the pitch for Mengão this April. The star is racing against time to be fit for the World Cup with Uruguay.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Still without Pulgar, Paquetá and Arrascaeta, and with Plata doubtful, Flamengo face Vitória this Thursday (14). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Salvador, in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. If Mengão is on the pitch, then there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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