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Loaned by Flamengo to River Plate (ARG), Matías Viña could miss the World Cup

From the current Flamengo squad, nine players are heading to the World Cup. However, including those out on loan, the number rises to ten. After all, Matias Viña is in Uruguay’s national team plans. However, the left back, who is on loan to River Plate (ARG) until the end of the year, has become a concern.

Last Saturday (16), in River’s 1-0 win over Rosario Central (ARG) in the Argentine Championship semifinal, Viña came off in the 38th minute of the second half in pain. After tests, the club’s medical department reported that the Uruguayan suffered a muscle injury in his right adductor.

As a result, Viña will not face Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana this Wednesday (20) and, more importantly, will miss the Argentine Championship final on Sunday (24) against Belgrano (ARG). Now, the fullback is racing against time to avoid missing the World Cup.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIMELINE FOR MATIAS VIÑA?

Internally, River Plate is working with a recovery timeline of 20 days. In other words, if that timeline is met, Viña would return to training shortly before La Celeste’s World Cup debut. Arrascaeta’s team opens on June 15 against Saudi Arabia.

Because of this, Viña was released by River Plate to report to the Uruguay national team, in situations similar to Arrascaeta and Palmeiras’ Piquerez, who are going through similar injury recoveries. Now, it is up to coach Marcelo ‘El Loco’ Bielsa to decide whether he will take the player even though he has been inactive on the eve of the World Cup.

WILL VIÑA RETURN TO FLAMENGO?

Flamengo will receive R$ 2.7 million for the fullback’s loan. If Viña plays at least 50% of River Plate’s matches in 2026, the mandatory purchase clause, set at R$ 27 million, will be triggered. Otherwise, the Uruguayan will return to the Rubro-Negro to fulfill the remainder of his contract. The deal runs until December 2028.

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