Corinthians lose key player before Flamengo clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo and Corinthians face off on September 28, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo is completely focused on the duel next Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG), for the Libertadores. With a spot in the semifinals at stake, the Rubro-Negro has dedicated all its attention to the continental competition.

However, right after this match, the team from Rio de Janeiro shifts its focus back to the Brazilian Championship. On September 28, Flamengo visits Corinthians, in one of the most anticipated matches of the round. For this commitment, the São Paulo team is expected to have a significant absence: Rodrigo Garro.

On the afternoon of this Monday (16), Corinthians confirmed that the midfielder suffered a grade 2 injury in his right calf. The issue occurred during the warm-up of the match against Fluminense, last Saturday (13), at Maracanã.

WILL GARRO FACE FLAMENGO?

The recovery time for this type of injury ranges from four to six weeks. Therefore, it is unlikely that Rodrigo Garro will be available to face Flamengo at the end of the month.

The absence of the Argentine represents a significant loss for coach Dorival Júnior. This is because the coach has been relying on the midfielder as a key starter in the team's midfield.

On the other hand, Flamengo remains attentive to the rival's movements. However, without losing focus on the most urgent commitment: the Libertadores.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Before turning its attention back to the Brasileirão, Flamengo faces Estudiantes this Thursday (18). The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla provides the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the game between Flamengo and Estudiantes.

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