Plata leaves Flamengo game in pain, could be 'cut' from Ecuador squad

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·21 September 2026

Plata leaves Flamengo game in pain, could be 'cut' from Ecuador squad

What happened to Plata in Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino?

Gonzalo Plata started in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday (20), in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. However, the forward left the Maracanã pitch with thigh pain. As a result, the situation has become a concern for the rest of the season.

What did Flamengo say about Plata’s situation?

According to a Flamengo statement, Plata complained of pain in the back of his right thigh in the final minutes of the match against Bragantino. As such, the player will be re-evaluated by Mengão’s Medical Department. However, the club has not yet confirmed the severity of the issue.

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In the final minutes of the match between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday (20), the Ecuadorian player complained of pain in the back of his right thigh. Plata will undergo imaging tests and will be re-evaluated by the club’s Medical Department.

How did Plata perform in Flamengo vs. Bragantino?

Starting the match, Plata left the field in the closing minutes to make way for Joaquín Freitas. In total, the Ecuadorian had one shot on target, completed 32 passes out of 38 attempts, and recorded 58 touches. So, the forward made a relevant contribution before feeling discomfort in his thigh.

Plata could miss Ecuador duty during the FIFA international window

Plata was called up by Ecuador for the next 2026 FIFA international window, which begins this Thursday (24). Therefore, if the player’s injury is confirmed, coach Marcelo Gallardo will have to leave the forward out of the squad.

Ecuador have friendlies confirmed against Japan and South Korea, both in Asia. In addition, a third match against Panama or New Zealand is still being considered by the national team delegation.

Does Flamengo have another injury concern?

Plata is not Flamengo’s only concern after the match against Bragantino. That is because Ayrton Lucas also had to be substituted in the opening minutes of the game after feeling pain in the back of his right thigh.

As a result, Flamengo’s Medical Department has two cases to monitor after this Sunday’s (20) victory. Even so, the FIFA international window should give both players time to recover before the Brasileirão resumes.

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