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When is Erick Pulgar expected to return to the field wearing Flamengo's jersey?

The Flamengo fans are counting the hours for the return of Erick Pulgar to the field. The midfielder is in the final stages of recovery after a fracture in his right foot. Thus, Coluna do Fla wants to know: with the player's return, what is the ideal pair of midfielders for Mengão for 2025?

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With the return of Pulgar, what is the ideal pair of midfielders for Flamengo for 2025?

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What is Erick Pulgar's situation?

Injured since June of this year, when he broke the fifth metatarsal in a game with Bayern Munich (GER), Pulgar is in the final stage of recovery. In fact, the midfielder is expected to return to play after the FIFA Date, already in the classic against Botafogo.

What are Filipe Luís's options?

Previously an absolute starter for Filipe Luís's team, Erick Pulgar will now have a 'heavy' competition. This is because, Jorginho and Saúl have established themselves as the 'owners' of the red-black midfield. In addition, De La Cruz has been getting more minutes in recent games.

It's worth noting that Filipe Luís has two more players who can play in the position: Allan and Evertton Araújo. However, the midfielders have not been getting many opportunities with the red-black commander.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo begins preparation, this Thursday (09) to face Botafogo. The Rio classic takes place on October 15, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website and social networks. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcasts the game between Flamengo and Botafogo.

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