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Flamengo Awaits Jorginho's Clearance for Match Against Estudiantes (ARG)

After the 1-1 draw with Vasco in the Brasileirão, Flamengo shifts focus to the Libertadores. Not surprisingly, the Rubro-Negro is aiming for the recovery of a potential reinforcement for the match against Estudiantes (ARG).

This is about Jorginho. In short, the player has not played since the 8-0 victory against Vitória on August 25. For the classic against Vasco, the expectation was to have the midfielder available. However, Flamengo's Medical Department did not clear the player.

As a result, Flamengo is now racing against time to have Jorginho available for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals on Thursday (25). As Filipe Luís said, the number 21 is important for the playing style of the Most Beloved.

What Did Filipe Luís Say?

— We are working for him to recover for this Thursday (against Estudiantes). Let's see if we can have him back. He is a very important player for us. If he's on the field, he will help a lot.

What Happened to Jorginho?

In summary, some time ago, Flamengo reported that Jorginho is recovering from a muscle edema in his left thigh. To have the player back, the red-black technical staff monitors the athlete's physical progress before each game.

Did Jorginho Go to Maracanã?

Yes! Even though he was out of the classic against Vasco, Jorginho was present at Maracanã last Sunday (21) to watch Flamengo's match. The midfielder was even spotted looking quite upset with the red-black draw as he left the stadium.

What Is Flamengo's Next Match?

Still unsure if Jorginho will be available, Flamengo is preparing to face Estudiantes on Thursday (25). The 'decision' takes place starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in Argentina.

Finally, it is worth remembering that the match is for a spot in the semifinals of the Libertadores 2025. Furthermore, Flamengo heads to Argentina seeking to advance with an advantage, having won the first leg 2-1 at Maracanã.

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