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Uruguay coach will decide whether or not to cut Arrascaeta from the World Cup

Last Tuesday (02), Arrascaeta made the news after feeling discomfort in his calf. This Wednesday (03), the player underwent tests, which confirmed a moderate-grade injury in the area. As a result, Flamengo’s number 10 could now miss the World Cup.

In short, coach Marcelo Bielsa is expected to decide whether to cut Arrascaeta from the Uruguay national team as early as this Wednesday (03). Besides dropping him, the other option would be for the Uruguay coach to keep the midfielder on the list, betting on a quick recovery.

It is worth remembering that Arrascaeta’s injury is similar to the one Neymar is dealing with in the Brazil national team. While Uruguay’s star could still be cut from the World Cup, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has already confirmed that he will take the number 10 to wear the Seleção shirt at the tournament.

What is Flamengo’s position?

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Uruguay has not yet officially informed Flamengo about the real situation involving Arrascaeta. However, if Marcelo Bielsa chooses to cut the player, the Rubro-Negro club will be informed so it can continue the midfielder’s treatment.

When did Arrascaeta get injured?

While recovering from collarbone surgery, Arrascaeta began training with the Uruguay squad. As a result, the player felt the discomfort during training last Tuesday (02), when the Uruguay national team raised the alarm.

When does the Uruguay national team play?

In short, Uruguay will not play any friendlies before the start of the World Cup. Finally, Marcelo Bielsa’s team will only take the field in its tournament debut, on June 15, at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), against Saudi Arabia.

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