Flamengo turns up the heat, sends message on World Cup call-ups | OneFootball

Flamengo issued a statement after the ‘Arrascaeta case’

Arrascaeta’s injury while under Uruguay’s responsibility stirred things up behind the scenes at Flamengo. Asked for information about the No. 10, Flamengo could not provide details because the player is currently with La Celeste. Using the situation as a hook, the club stressed that Mengão’s nine call-ups are under the responsibility of the respective national teams that will play in the World Cup.

“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period, players called up by their respective national teams are under the sole responsibility of the national entities they represent. This measure applies to all players preparing for the competition, including Brazilian and foreign athletes. When releasing its players to the national teams, the Club sent the confederations a full report with all player details and the physical condition of each one of them,” Flamengo began. “It is important to point out that while they are with their national teams, the players follow the schedules, protocols, and supervision of the coaching staffs and medical departments of their countries. During this period, there is no operational link whatsoever with Flamengo, and that will remain the case until they return to the club after the end of their international commitments,” the club added.

WHAT HAPPENED TO ARRASCAETA, AFTER ALL?

Last Tuesday (02), Arrascaeta suffered a moderate calf injury and will be sidelined for approximately 20 days. Flamengo was then questioned by fans and journalists about a possible withdrawal or further information. In this way, the Rubro-Negro club reinforced in an official statement that the responsibility lies entirely with the national teams.

WHO ARE THE NINE FLAMENGO PLAYERS CALLED UP FOR THE WORLD CUP?

In addition to Arrascaeta, Uruguay also has Nico de la Cruz and Guillermo Varela. Brazil, meanwhile, called up Danilo, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá. Finally, Ecuador has forward Gonzalo Plata, and Colombia called up midfielder Jorge Carrascal,

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