Is Lucas Paquetá out of the World Cup? We checked! | OneFootball

Flamengo player got injured in the opening minutes of the match between Brazil and Japan

Brazil may have an important absence for the rest of the World Cup. That is because Lucas Paquetá was diagnosed with an injury that the national team’s medical department does not consider minor. The Flamengo player left the field against Japan with thigh pain.

Thus, the best-case scenario is to have the midfielder available only for a possible final on July 19. Until then, however, the ‘Seleção’ would have at least three more matches without Paquetá, who is considered a starter. The information was confirmed by Coluna do Fla.

What did the Brazilian National Team say about the injury?

As in Raphinha’s case, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) only announced the physical issue but did not give any timetable for his return. So far, the forward has already missed two matches for the national team in the World Cup.

Is Flamengo already aware?

CBF has already informed Flamengo about the number 20’s situation, and the club publicly showed support for the player. Therefore, Rubro-Negro has had two players injured during the World Cup, since Arrascaeta got hurt while with the Uruguay National Team.

See Flamengo’s statement:

How did Paquetá get injured?

The opening whistle for Brazil vs Japan on Monday (29) had barely sounded when Paquetá was already challenging for the ball with an opponent. However, the play caused the Flamengo player to feel pain in the back of his left thigh. As a result, the midfielder played the first 45 minutes in discomfort.

Who came on for Paquetá?

Trailing on the scoreboard, Ancelotti took an attacking approach by bringing on Endrick in place of the midfielder for the second half. As a result, the number 20 left the match with one shot into the goalkeeper’s hands and a pass that nearly became an assist for Bruno Guimarães.

Are Flamengo’s other players available?

Despite Paquetá’s situation, the trio Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Léo Pereira remain available to Carlo Ancelotti. Thus, Brazil will play in the round of 16 from 5 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (05), in Rutherford, United States.

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