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Léo Ortiz was injured against Palmeiras and played through pain against Racing in Argentina

After missing two games, defender Léo Ortiz will once again be absent for Flamengo. This is because the trauma to the player’s ankle still represents a high risk of injury, which rules him out of the match against Santos this Sunday (09).

According to information from Coluna do Fla, the evaluation of Léo Ortiz carried out by the club this Saturday (08) indicated that the defender is still not fully fit to play. The ankle injury occurred during the 3-2 victory over Palmeiras in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

So, when will Léo Ortiz return?

Flamengo has not announced a return date for the defender. However, the situation is not concerning, and the club simply does not want to push the number 3, who has played 54 matches this season. Thus, the player is expected to return within two weeks.

How did the injury happen?

Léo Ortiz made a perfect tackle to dispossess Vitor Roque, who fell on the defender’s ankle. The player tried to stay on the field, but the pain forced him off. Against Racing (ARG), for example, the defender played through pain.

Who will play in Léo Ortiz’s place?

Coach Filipe Luís’s choice is likely to be, once again, the experienced Danilo. The full-back, who also plays as a center-back, started alongside Léo Pereira in the last two matches, both in the Brasileirão.

What time is Flamengo vs. Santos?

Without Léo Ortiz, Flamengo faces Santos this Sunday (09), starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match is part of the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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If Mengão is on the field, there’s full coverage from Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube. Finally, Premiere will broadcast the match via pay-per-view.

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