Who replaces Arrascaeta v Vasco? Paquetá back? Flamengo options | OneFootball

Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone and is out of Sunday’s derby (03)

Flamengo have lost Arrascaeta. The Uruguayan is expected to be sidelined for at least a month after suffering a fracture to his right collarbone in a play against Estudiantes (ARG), in La Plata, in the Libertadores. As a result, the No. 10 will miss the derby against Vasco on Sunday (03). So, see who could replace the star in the derby.

LUCAS PAQUETÁ

Lucas Paquetá is racing against time to be available for Leonardo Jardim. The midfielder has not played since April 19, in the win over Bahia, but he is unlikely to be fit for the match against Vasco. The Ninho graduate is expected to return to the team next Thursday (07), against Independiente Medellín (COL), in the Libertadores. The No. 20 has swelling in the tendon of his left thigh.

JORGE CARRASCAL

Arrascaeta’s replacement against Estudiantes, Carrascal will not be an option against Vasco. That’s because the Colombian has been suspended by the STJD and is barred from playing in domestic competitions for four matches. Having already served three, the player cannot face the rival.

WHAT ARE LEONARDO JARDIM’S OTHER OPTIONS?

Without Carrascal and probably without Paquetá, Leonardo Jardim will have to rack his brains to find a new playmaker against Vasco. One option is Luiz Araújo, who has already played in the role under the current coach and often played centrally under Filipe Luís.

In addition, Spaniard Saúl can also do the job. When the midfielder arrived at Flamengo, he said he was available to play ‘anywhere’ in that area for the Rubro-Negro. Jardim could also choose Nico De La Cruz, who plays in a more advanced role when he features for Uruguay.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS VASCO?

Flamengo and Vasco face off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) on Sunday (03), in the Brasileirão. Coluna do Fla, of course, will bring all the information about the clash, directly from the Maracanã. For Mengão, it’s a chance to chase leaders Palmeiras.

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