Boto admits concern over Arrascaeta at the World Cup: “Huge blow” | OneFootball

Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone in Flamengo match

Arrascaeta will be unavailable for Flamengo in the next matches of the season. That is because, this Wednesday (29), the attacking midfielder fractured his right collarbone during the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores. Asked about the Uruguayan’s possible absence from the World Cup, José Boto admitted concern.

— It’s a major misfortune. It’s a recovery period that puts the World Cup at risk; some recoveries are faster than others. It’s a huge misfortune for us and for him as well, in a World Cup year -, said José Boto.

How did Arrascaeta’s injury happen?

Right at the start of the first half, Arrascaeta ended up colliding with Pivoti, an Estudiantes player. In the fall, Flamengo’s No. 10 landed on his arm and felt a lot of pain in his right shoulder.

With the match stopped, Arrascaeta received treatment on the pitch, but could not continue and was replaced by Carrascal. Afterwards, the Uruguayan had to go to the hospital for imaging tests.

Will Arrascaeta undergo surgery?

After the fracture in his right collarbone was confirmed, Arrascaeta will undergo surgery this Thursday (30), in Rio de Janeiro. Initially, Flamengo is working with a timeline of at least 45 days for the midfielder’s return. Thus, if the forecast is confirmed, the Uruguayan would only be fit to return to the pitch on June 13, during the start of the World Cup.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Arrascaeta, Flamengo puts the Libertadores aside and turns its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (03), the Rubro-Negro faces Vasco at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the national championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vasco through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rio derby.

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