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Ronald Araújo also suffered a calf injury after Uruguay national team training

Uruguay’s preparation for the World Cup continues to pile up physical problems. Barcelona (ESP) center back Ronald Araújo suffered a calf injury during training. The player underwent intensive treatment in Spain last weekend and will rejoin the squad this Tuesday (09), the same day the group travels to the United States.

Araújo’s case mirrors the situation faced by Arrascaeta. The Flamengo midfielder also suffered a calf muscle injury after the start of on-field activities for the World Cup. This diagnosis nearly led to him being cut from the tournament, but Uruguay’s coaching staff chose to keep the player in the squad.

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The Uruguayan Football Association’s stance drew criticism from Flamengo. The club released an official statement this Sunday (07) regarding Arrascaeta’s recovery.

This is because the midfielder was recovering from collarbone surgery, performed after a fracture in May. However, Flamengo released the number 10 to complete his treatment under the national team’s supervision, but says essential medical protocols were ignored.

As a result, the club sent physiotherapist Laniyan Neves to join Uruguay’s national team staff during the World Cup. The professional is now accompanying Arrascaeta and monitoring the stages of his recovery abroad. The measure is intended to ensure compliance with medical guidelines during the tournament period.

While the Uruguay national team deals with the physical instability of names such as Araújo and Arrascaeta, the red-and-black midfielder’s place in the squad remains under monitoring. Flamengo is seeking to ensure the midfielder’s physical condition with the presence of the professional sent to the Uruguayan staff.

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