Pulgar back for Estudiantes? Flamengo's plan revealed | OneFootball

Out for six matches, Pulgar focuses on recovering from shoulder injury to strengthen the team in the Libertadores

Sidelined with a right shoulder injury, Erick Pulgar is expected to be available again for Flamengo next week. The medical department’s plan is focused on the clash with Estudiantes (ARG) in the third round of the Libertadores group stage, on Wednesday (29).

As the Chilean midfielder is also serving a suspension in the Brazilian Championship, Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff is using the period to ensure the player returns at 100% fitness. The No. 5’s last match was almost a month ago.

WHY IS PULGAR SERVING A SUSPENSION?

Erick Pulgar remains out of the Brazilian Championship because of a punishment handed down by the STJD. The midfielder received a four-match suspension after being sent off against Red Bull Bragantino on April 2. As a result, the Chilean has already served half of the ban in the matches against Santos and Bahia.

Now, the player must miss two more games, against Atlético-MG and Vasco, to complete the suspension. It is worth noting that the No. 5 could have played against Vitória this Wednesday (22) in the Copa do Brasil, but he was ultimately ruled out due to an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF ESTUDIANTES VS FLAMENGO?

In La Plata, Argentina, Flamengo will visit Estudiantes next Wednesday (29) hoping to have Erick Pulgar back. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium.

AND BEFORE THAT?

Before that, Flamengo will face Atlético-MG without Erick Pulgar. The match for the 13th round of the Brasileirão takes place this Sunday (26) at 8:30 p.m. Brasília time at Arena MRV. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring full coverage to keep you up to date with all the details.

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