Video shows fans attacking Carrascal at Flamengo v Cusco match | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cusco face off at the Maracanã in the Libertadores group stage

The Libertadores night could bring celebration, but it also brings demands. As a result, Flamengo fans jeered Jorge Carrascal this Tuesday (26) at the Maracanã. The midfielder, who has been sent off three times this year, is on the bench against Cusco (PER) in the sixth round of Group A.

“Hey, Carrascal, go f**** yourself, my Flamengo doesn’t need you!” fans shouted from the stands at the Maracanã moments before kickoff. In addition to the red cards, the Colombian has also been involved in partying incidents.

What is the context behind the protests against Carrascal?

Flamengo were facing Palmeiras in a match that could have narrowed the gap between the teams in the Brasileirão. However, Carrascal raised his foot into defender Murilo’s face, which resulted in a red card. As a result, Fla lost 3-0 and missed the chance to intensify the title race.

Given the situation, the midfielder used social media to apologize. The fans, however, who had already not forgiven him, were outraged to learn that the player was organizing a party right after the defeat. So, Flamengo supporters went to the door of the playmaker’s condominium, but he did not show up.

Did Flamengo punish Carrascal?

In line with the club’s red-and-black profile, Flamengo punished the player with a fine on his wages. In addition, Leonardo Jardim chose to leave him on the bench against Cusco, even with Arrascaeta absent. Thus, the attacking midfielder on Tuesday night (26) is De La Cruz.

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