Danilo returns to Rio after Brazil’s World Cup exit, plans for others | OneFootball

Flamengo has been gradually getting back players called up to national teams

The World Cup has come to an end for all Flamengo players. In the meantime, Rubro-Negro has put together a plan for the athletes’ return to the club. It is no coincidence that, this Tuesday (08), Danilo returned to Rio de Janeiro.

In short, Danilo was the only one of the called-up players who returned to Brazil on the Brazilian National Team’s plane after the elimination from the World Cup. Upon landing in Rio de Janeiro, the Flamengo center back did not want to give an interview: “I already did a lot of interviews afterward, I’ve already said plenty. Thanks,” he said.

Which Flamengo player has already returned to training?

It is worth noting that, among the called-up players, Arrascaeta was the first to cut short his vacation period. That is because the midfielder’s goal is to recover as soon as possible from the calf injury he suffered while training with the Uruguay National Team during the pre-World Cup period. At the moment, Flamengo’s No. 10 is in the final stage of recovery, that is, in the transition back to the pitch.

And what is the situation of the other called-up players?

On the other hand, Guillermo Varela and De La Cruz, who also represented Uruguay at the World Cup, will report back to Flamengo this Wednesday (08) in Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile, the Fla squad remains in Portugal for its mid-season training camp.

Gonzalo Plata, meanwhile, will report back to Flamengo next Friday (10). The player started every match for the Ecuador National Team at the World Cup. Lucas Paquetá will also bring forward his return to Flamengo, as he suffered a muscle injury in the match against Japan.

Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, in turn, are in a different situation. That is because the players were with the Brazilian National Team squad, but the left back played only a few minutes against Scotland, while the center back did not take the field. Because of this, the expectation is that the players will return to training at Ninho do Urubu before Paquetá and Danilo.

Finally, Jorge Carrascal was the last of the called-up players to be eliminated from the World Cup along with Colombia. The Colombian National Team said goodbye to the competition only last Monday (07), when it was beaten by Switzerland on penalties. Even so, the Flamengo player did not feature in a single World Cup match. Therefore, the No. 15 is expected to return to training with Fla as soon as possible.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without the international players, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (08) to face Lausanne Sport (SUI) in the second friendly of the mid-season training camp. In short, the ball starts rolling at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Algarve in Portugal.

As usual, Coluna do Fla is following every detail of Flamengo’s mid-season training camp and friendlies in Portugal. With on-site coverage from Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo, the website, social media, and YouTube channel are keeping up with every step of the Most Beloved.

What is Flamengo’s schedule during the mid-season training camp?

After facing River Plate and Lausanne Sport, Flamengo will wrap up the friendlies in Portugal against Benfica (POR) next Saturday (11), starting at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time). However, after returning to Brazil, the Most Beloved will have one more “unofficial” commitment.

That is because Flamengo confirmed a friendly in the Federal District on July 17 against Olimpia (PAR). The match will take place at Mané Garrincha Stadium starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time). The match is part of the rubro-negro mid-season program and will be the team’s final commitment before official competitions resume in the second half of 2026.

When does Flamengo officially return to action?

Finally, Flamengo will only return to the field on July 22. On that occasion, the Most Beloved will face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home at Arena Condá.

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