Leonardo Jardim’s options to replace Arrascaeta at Flamengo | OneFootball

Arrascaeta set to miss Flamengo for around six weeks

Flamengo suffered a major blow with Arrascaeta’s injury during this FIFA international break. In Uruguay’s 4-1 win over South Korea, the midfielder fractured his left wrist. As a result, Coluna do Fla looked at the squad options who could replace the number 10.

Lucas Paquetá is the main option to replace Arrascaeta during his recovery. The most expensive signing in Flamengo’s history, the number 11 can play as an attacking midfielder. In addition, De La Cruz and Jorge Carrascal can also play in the position.

Samuel Lino is another name who could replace Arrascaeta. During Flamengo’s mid-season training camp in Portugal, the winger played as an attacking midfielder, since the Uruguayan was at the World Cup. Finally, Gonzalo Plata has already played in a central role and is an option for Leonardo Jardim.

What happened to Arrascaeta?

In the first half of the match between Uruguay and South Korea this Monday (28), Arrascaeta slipped on his own and fell awkwardly, landing on his left wrist on the pitch. Immediately, the number 10 grabbed his arm and felt a lot of pain in the area.

Exams then confirmed a fracture in the player’s left wrist. With that, Arrascaeta will arrive in Rio de Janeiro at around 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (30). Then, on Thursday morning (01), the number 10 will undergo the final assessments before surgery and, shortly after, the procedure will begin.

When should Arrascaeta return to the field for Flamengo?

According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Flamengo is pessimistic about the possibility of Arrascaeta returning to the pitch in less than six weeks. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro expects the number 10 to return for a potential Libertadores final, scheduled for November 28.

In other words, Arrascaeta is expected to miss both legs of the Libertadores semifinal against Estudiantes (ARG). The first leg will take place on October 15 in La Plata, while the return leg will be played at the Maracanã, Flamengo’s home stadium.

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