Flamengo confirm Léo Ortiz injury after Coritiba game in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz left Flamengo’s match still in the first half

Flamengo defeated Coritiba 3-0 this Saturday (30) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. However, the red-and-black side received some bad news: the injury to Léo Ortiz. O Mais Querido released an official statement confirming the center back’s injury.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY?

“Substituted still in the first half of the match between Flamengo and Coritiba this Saturday (30), center back Léo Ortiz underwent an MRI scan, which identified a small muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. The player has already begun treatment with the club’s Medical Department.”

WHAT HAPPENED?

In the 15th minute of the first half, Léo Ortiz sprinted to mark Pedro Rocha near the Flamengo defense’s flank. However, Flamengo’s center back felt pain in his thigh. As a result, he was immediately substituted by coach Leonardo Jardim.

AND THE MATCH?

Flamengo made light work of Coritiba this Saturday (30), in the last match before the break for the World Cup. First, Samuel Lino opened the scoring for the red-and-black side. Soon after, Pedro made it 2-0.

And that was not all. Flamengo scored again through Samuel Lino to put the finishing touches on the match played at the Maracanã. As a result, O Mais Querido reached 34 points in the Brazilian Championship.

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