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Erick Pulgar should become an option for Filipe Luís again after the FIFA break

The fans of Flamengo are counting down the hours until Erick Pulgar returns to the pitch. The player is in the final stages of recovery after fracturing his right foot. On the eve of the Chilean’s return, fans have chosen the ideal pair of defensive midfielders for Mengão for the rest of the year.

Through a poll conducted on the Coluna do Fla website, 621 fans gave their opinions on Flamengo’s ideal pair of defensive midfielders. Of these, 291 supporters (47.16%) voted for Erick Pulgar and Jorginho. In second place were Saúl and the Italo-Brazilian, with 232 votes (37.6%).

What was the result of the poll?

What is Erick Pulgar’s current situation?

Injured since June of this year, when he fractured his fifth metatarsal in a match against Bayern Munich (GER), Pulgar is in the final stretch of his recovery and is already training with his teammates. In fact, the midfielder is expected to return to action after the FIFA break, in the derby against Botafogo.

What are Filipe Luís’ options?

Previously an undisputed starter under Filipe Luís, Erick Pulgar will now face some tough competition. That’s because Jorginho and Saúl have established themselves as the main midfielders for Flamengo. In addition, De La Cruz has been getting more minutes in recent matches.

It’s worth noting that Filipe Luís has two more players who can play in this position: Allan and Evertton Araújo. However, these midfielders have not been given many opportunities by the coach.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo continues preparations to face Botafogo. The Rio derby takes place this Wednesday (15th) at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Botafogo match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.