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Flamengo forward will still undergo medical tests

Gonzalo Plata started in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday (20), in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. However, the forward left the Maracanã pitch with thigh pain. Still on the morning of this Monday (21), the club provided an update on the player’s situation, and he will undergo tests on Tuesday (22).

What is Flamengo’s update?

“Gonzalo Plata reported pain in the back of his right thigh in the final minutes of the match between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino. When the squad reconvenes, the forward will be reevaluated by the club’s Medical Department,” informed Mais Querido.

How did Plata perform in the match?

Starting the match, Plata left the field in the final minutes to make way for Joaquín Freitas. In total, the Ecuadorian had one shot on target, completed 32 passes out of 38 attempts, and recorded 58 touches. In this way, the forward played an important role before feeling discomfort in his thigh.

Plata could miss Ecuador’s FIFA international window

It is worth noting that Plata represented Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup. Unsurprisingly, the player was called up for this year’s next FIFA international window, which begins this Thursday (24). Therefore, if the player’s injury is confirmed, coach Marcelo Gallardo will have to remove the forward from the squad list.

In short, the Ecuador national team has friendlies confirmed against Japan and South Korea during this FIFA window, both in Asia. In addition, a third match against Panama or New Zealand is still being considered by Ecuador’s delegation.

Another point worth highlighting is that Flamengo also lost Ayrton Lucas in the match against Red Bull Bragantino. However, unlike Plata’s situation, Ayrton Lucas underwent imaging tests right after the match and had a muscle injury confirmed in the back of his right thigh.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth noting that, precisely because of the FIFA international window, Flamengo will have 18 days to rest and prepare for the final stretch of the season. In the meantime, Leonardo Jardim’s team will only return to the field on October 8, when they face Santos at Vila Belmiro in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

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