Uruguay boss sends Arrascaeta a message, asks Flamengo star for caution | OneFootball

Uruguay called up Arrascaeta for the World Cup

Arrascaeta is recovering from a fractured collarbone suffered during a Flamengo match in the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes (ARG). This Monday (01), Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa commented on the midfielder’s physical condition and urged caution in his recovery.

— Do the math: how many days has he gone without playing football, and how many days are there between the first training match and match day […] If he hasn’t played football for two months, those meters he covers without limits do not define his level of physical fitness — Marcelo Bielsa began.

— The recommendation is that he should not subject the bone to more friction until a specific date. That date is Friday (June 12), before Monday’s match, which is Uruguay’s debut — the Uruguay coach concluded.

WHAT IS ARRASCAETA’S SITUATION?

Arrascaeta suffered a heavy blow during a challenge with an Estudiantes player in a Copa Libertadores match. As a result, the red-and-black team carried out exams upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, and a fractured collarbone was confirmed.

As such, Arrascaeta has not played since the match in La Plata on April 29. The Flamengo midfielder underwent surgery to repair the injury. After the recovery process, the Uruguayan is now training on the pitch, but still without taking part in more intense sessions.

Therefore, Arrascaeta was called up by Uruguay for the World Cup. However, the Flamengo midfielder will miss the national team’s preparatory friendlies and is only expected to return during the World Cup group stage, which begins on June 11.

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