Jorginho suffers muscle injury, out of Flamengo's Libertadores tie | OneFootball

When does Flamengo make its Libertadores debut?

Flamengo has another absentee for the match against Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08), in its Libertadores opener. That’s because Jorginho suffered a muscle injury and will not be available to coach Leonardo Jardim for the clash.

What was Flamengo’s official statement?

“After leaving Sunday’s match (5) against Santos with pain in his left calf, the midfielder underwent an MRI scan this Monday. The result confirmed a muscle injury in the area. The player has already started treatment with Flamengo’s Medical Department.”

Will Jorginho return for Fla-Flu?

No! According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Jorginho will also not be available for Flamengo against Fluminense on Saturday (11), in the Brasileirão. The defensive midfielder still has no timetable for returning to the pitch.

Who should replace Jorginho against Cusco?

At the moment, coach Leonardo Jardim has Evertton Araújo and Paquetá as options for the match against Cusco. That’s because Erick Pulgar is also injured, and De La Cruz could be rested because of his poor history at altitude.

When is the Flamengo vs Cusco match?

Flamengo’s match against Cusco is scheduled for 9:30 PM Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in Peru, in its Copa Libertadores opener. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring the main updates on the Rubro-Negro through its social media channels.

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