Lucas Paquetá out of Flamengo v Vasco clash | OneFootball

Flamengo have three midfield absences for the derby against Vasco

Flamengo are top of Group A in the Libertadores, however, not all the news is good for the Rubro-Negro side. That is because, after losing Arrascaeta in the match against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) on Wednesday (29), Fla will also remain without Lucas Paquetá.

In short, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the chances of Lucas Paquetá playing again for Flamengo in the match against Vasco are “zero.” As a result, Flamengo’s midfield will have major absences for the derby.

It is worth noting that Lucas Paquetá is racing against time to be available for Leonardo Jardim. Even so, the midfielder has not played since April 19, in Flamengo’s win over Bahia. At the moment, Fla are working to have the No. 20 return to the team next Thursday (07), against Independiente Medellín (COL), in the Libertadores.

It is also important to remember that Lucas Paquetá is dealing with swelling in a thigh tendon. In addition, the player has shown a high level of fatigue. As a result, Flamengo have been even more cautious to prevent the midfielder from suffering a more serious injury.

Does Fla have other absences?

Yes! In addition to Arrascaeta, who will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his right collarbone, and Paquetá, with swelling in his thigh, Flamengo will also be without Jorge Carrascal. This is because the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) punished the player with a four-match ban in competitions organized by the CBF.

Having already served three matches, Jorge Carrascal is still suspended for the derby against Vasco, which is the fourth and final match of the ban. Flamengo tried to appeal, but this Thursday (30), the STJD upheld its decision regarding the Colombian.

What now?

Now, with many midfield absences, Flamengo turn their focus to the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (03), the Rubro-Negro face Vasco at the Maracanã. The derby kicks off at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), in the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

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