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What happened to Gonzalo Plata in Flamengo vs. Chapecoense?

Coach Leonardo Jardim may have another ‘headache’ ahead of Flamengo’s upcoming matches. That’s because, still in the first half of the game against Chapecoense this Wednesday (22), Gonzalo Plata left the field with pain in his right knee.

Shortly after Pedro’s goal, in the 25th minute of the first half, Plata went down on the pitch and indicated he was feeling pain in his knee. It’s no surprise, then, that coach Leonardo Jardim sent Everton Cebolinha and Lorran to warm up.

So, despite trying to stay on the field, Gonzalo Plata received treatment in the 30th minute and then left the pitch at Arena Condá, applying ice to the area while sitting on the bench. A standout during Flamengo’s midseason break, Lorran came on in place of the Ecuadorian forward.

What is Gonzalo Plata’s situation?

The expectation is that Gonzalo Plata will undergo a detailed medical evaluation this Thursday (23), when the Rubro-Negro squad will already be back in Rio de Janeiro. It is worth noting that Luiz Araújo is the only Flamengo player currently in the Medical Department, while Léo Ortiz and Lucas Paquetá are going through physical transition.

How was Flamengo’s first half against Chapecoense?

Flamengo, as usual, controlled the action against Chapecoense. After missing a few chances, Rubro-Negro opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a stunning goal from Pedro. On the play, the No. 9 received a pass from Bruno Henrique, dribbled past two opponents, and finished into the left corner past goalkeeper Matheus Aurélio.

In addition, in the 37th minute, Emerson Royal crossed the ball into the box for Léo Pereira. However, defender Thyere headed it backward and into his own net. As a result, Flamengo went into halftime leading Chapecoense 2-0.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Right after facing Chapecoense, Flamengo return to the field this Sunday (26) to take on São Paulo. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match.

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