Pulgar out of Libertadores opener, likely out for Flamengo for 2 weeks | OneFootball

Erick Pulgar’s return to the pitch will depend on the Chilean’s day-to-day progress

Flamengo came from behind to beat Santos 3-1 on Sunday (05), in the tenth round of the Brasileirão. However, the Rubro-Negro won the match without Erick Pulgar, who had an injury confirmed and is expected to be out for two weeks.

In short, Erick Pulgar was diagnosed with an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder. Flamengo released the statement before the match against Santos on Sunday (05). In the meantime, according to information confirmed by Coluna do Fla, the Chilean is expected to be unavailable for the Rubro-Negro for at least 15 days.

Will Pulgar miss the Libertadores?

Yes! As a result, Erick Pulgar will miss Flamengo’s Libertadores opener. It is important to note that, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the midfielder’s return to the pitch will depend on the player’s progress and recovery.

As the club does not like to set timelines, the expectation is that Pulgar will return as soon as possible. However, the 15-day estimate could be shorter or longer depending on the player’s day-to-day recovery.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Finally, without Pulgar, the defending champions are preparing for their Libertadores debut. On Wednesday (08), Flamengo will face Cusco (PER) in the first round of the continental tournament’s group stage. The match will kick off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in Peru.

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