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Flamengo expect Paquetá to return for the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores

Lucas Paquetá took an important step toward returning to action for Flamengo. That is because, on Tuesday (12), the midfielder trained with the squad at Ninho do Urubu. Even so, the player will miss Fla’s match against Vitória on Thursday (14).

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, there is a possibility that Lucas Paquetá could return against Athletico-PR. However, the synthetic pitch at Arena da Baixada requires Flamengo to be cautious regarding the return of the number 20.

Because of this, there is also the possibility that Flamengo could delay Lucas Paquetá’s return to matches. In the meantime, the most likely scenario is that the midfielder will be available for the clash with Estudiantes (ARG) at the Maracanã in the Libertadores.

When will the Libertadores match be?

Instead of returning to the pitch on Sunday (17) against Athletico-PR, Paquetá is expected to come back against Estudiantes. The Libertadores match will take place at the Maracanã next Wednesday (20), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

What happened to Paquetá?

Lucas Paquetá has been absent for Flamengo since the match against Bahia on April 19 due to pain in his right leg. After undergoing medical exams, it was diagnosed that the midfielder had edema in the area.

What are the match details?

Without Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo face Vitória again starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (14). The match, valid for the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil, will be played at Barradão Stadium in Salvador, Bahia.

It is worth remembering that, just like the first leg, the rematch between Flamengo and Vitória will be broadcast live on SporTV, on the subscription channel, as well as on Premiere, via pay-per-view. In addition, Coluna do Fla will follow all the details of the match through the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

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