Alex Sandro's plan to return to action for Flamengo | OneFootball

See how Alex Sandro underwent a long preparation period while recovering from injury

In Flamengo’s win over Corinthians, Alex Sandro returned to the pitch after a long spell recovering from injury. Throughout that period, the full-back went through a whole preparation process to stay in good physical condition, already thinking about his return to Rubro-Negro matches.

The last time Alex Sandro had played for Flamengo was in the 1-1 draw with Internacional on July 29 in Porto Alegre, in the Brasileirão. After that, the player suffered an injury to his right calf, which required special attention from the club’s medical department.

From then on, Alex Sandro focused on treating the injury, doing specific exercises with Flamengo’s physiotherapists. As he progressed through the stages, the full-back began to step up his physical preparation with exercises in the gym and on the field.

During this schedule, Alex Sandro started taking part in training sessions with the under-17 and under-20 teams to stay active. This exchange took place because the professional squad had embarked on a marathon of matches and travel during the season. Last week, in fact, the Rubro-Negro squad left Belém, where they faced Remo, and went straight to the altitude of Quito, Ecuador, to take on Independiente del Valle (ECU).

How did Alex Sandro’s return in Flamengo’s match go?

Last Sunday (13), Alex Sandro was included in the squad again and started as an option on the bench. However, during the second half, the number 26 came on in place of Ayrton Lucas. With only a few minutes on the pitch, the full-back at times felt the pace of the game, but held up well in his position.

What did Alex Sandro say after Flamengo vs. Corinthians in the Brasileirão?

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Alex Sandro available, Flamengo take the field to face Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. In short, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

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