Filipe Luís on Pedro’s role in Flamengo v Palmeiras Libertadores final | OneFootball

What happened to Pedro, Flamengo's forward?

Flamengo defeated Sport 3-0 this Saturday (01), in the 31st round of the Brasileirão. Although Mengão is focused on the championship, the fans are counting the days until the Libertadores final. Coach Filipe Luís even opened up about the chance of Pedro being present in the decision against Palmeiras.

— I'm not a doctor, but I've broken my arm, leg, every bone... It's six weeks. It's very tight for Pedro to make it in time for the week (of the Libertadores final), but considering the accelerated recovery he had in his knee -, he said, before concluding:

— He is a man of faith, we all believe he can achieve this feat. Without setting any deadline or rushing him, the first thing is for him to be well to perform -, concluded Filipe Luís.

What happened to Pedro?

In the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal against Racing (ARG), Pedro caused concern among the red-black fans. This is because Flamengo's number 9 had a collision with an opponent and fell on the field.

Initially, the number 9 tried to 'sacrifice' himself. However, due to difficulty moving, the forward ended up being replaced by Bruno Henrique. After the match, Flamengo reported that Pedro suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right ulna.

How long will Pedro be off the field?

Since then, Pedro has had his arm immobilized and is following a recovery schedule. However, the number 9 is doing physical exercises to stay in shape for the rest of the season. After all, the forward dreams of being present in the Libertadores final against Palmeiras.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Without Pedro, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (05) to face São Paulo. The match will take place at Vila Belmiro, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs São Paulo game.

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