Possible Plata ban in Ecuador could boost Flamengo’s chances, here’s why | OneFootball

Striker Plata plays on a yellow card against Paraguay and may miss the next game

The striker Gonzalo Plata had a special August at Flamengo. However, the right winger left the club to serve the Ecuadorian National Team in the games on Thursday (04) and Tuesday (09). However, the foreigner may miss one of the matches, which would benefit the Rio team.

This is because, Plata received his first yellow card for the Ecuadorian National Team in the game against Chile. Therefore, the striker plays on a yellow card against Paraguay this Thursday (04) and a new card will take him out of the match against Argentina, as a punishment. The absence, however, spares him from fatigue and risk of injuries.

What does Filipe Luís think?

As the coach of Flamengo, Filipe Luís has already positioned himself against the call-up of club athletes. After all, the coach prefers that the players stay on the team to train, rest and avoid fatigue during the FIFA Date.

“I particularly have to think about our team, what is best for Flamengo. And the fewer call-ups, the better,” said Filipe Luís minutes before making 8-0 against Vitória, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship.

Is Plata a starter for Ecuador?

Plata has become a key piece in coach Sebastián Beccacece's team, who intends to use him as a starter. This is because, the probable line-up for Ecuador is: Galíndez; Joel Ordóñez (Preciado), Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié and Estupiñán; Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Vite, Gonzalo Plata and Nilson Angulo (Jordy Alcívar); Alan Minda and Enner Valencia.

When does Plata return to Flamengo?

After the FIFA Date break, Plata returns to Flamengo to face Juventude on the 14th of this month. Thus, the team travels to Caxias do Sul for the game at Alfredo Jaconi, starting at 4pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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