Ecuador call up Flamengo’s Gonzalo Plata for national team duty | OneFootball

Controversial Forward Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo to Play Friendlies Against Canada and New Zealand

The Ecuadorian National Team announced this Saturday (08) the squad for the last FIFA Date of 2025. Among the Ecuadorians is Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo, who will play the friendlies against the teams of Canada and New Zealand.

See the full lineup:

The Ecuador matches will take place on the 13th and 18th of this month. Therefore, Plata will miss Flamengo's match against Sport on the 15th. However, the forward is doubtful for the match against Fluminense on November 19.

Will Flamengo Have Plata Against Santos?

Therefore, Flamengo fans will be without Plata for at least two consecutive matches. This is because the forward was sent off against São Paulo and will serve a suspension this Saturday (09) against Santos.

Who Else from Flamengo is Called Up?

Besides Plata, four other players from Flamengo have been called up. Danilo and Alex Sandro are on Brazil's list, and Jorge Carrascal for Colombia. Additionally, Uruguay is expected to call up the trio Arrascaeta, Varela, and Viña to be included in Bielsa's squad.

WHAT ARE THE NATIONAL TEAM MATCHES DURING THE FIFA DATE?

Uruguay Matches: 15/11 – Uruguay vs Mexico – Torreón (Mexico) 18/11 – Uruguay vs USA – Tampa (USA)

Ecuador: 13/11 – Ecuador vs Canada – Toronto (Canada) 18/11 – Ecuador vs New Zealand – New Jersey (USA)

Brazil: 15/11 – Brazil vs Senegal – London (England) 18/11 – Brazil vs Tunisia – Lille (France)

Colombia: 15/11 – Colombia vs New Zealand – Fort Lauderdale (USA) 17/11 – Colombia vs Nigeria – New York (USA)

What is Flamengo's Last Match Before the FIFA Date?

Before losing players to the national teams, Flamengo will face Santos this Sunday (09) at Maracanã. The match will kick off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 33rd round.

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