Flamengo v Corinthians: Two players pick up knocks, concerns raised | OneFootball

While Léo Pereira and Viña left the match with pain, Jorginho stayed on the bench due to a trauma

At the start of the second half of the game against Corinthians, coach Filipe Luís had to make two substitutions due to suspected injuries. This was because defender Léo Pereira and left-back Matías Viña felt pain when the match this Sunday (28) was still tied.

“Léo Pereira was substituted with pain in his right foot after suffering a trauma during the first half. Viña was substituted with a stomach upset. Jorginho, among the reserves, has a hand immobilization due to a trauma suffered in the match against Estudiantes (ARG),” the club communicated while the match was still ongoing.

Who entered the game?

To replace them, left-back Alex Sandro and defender Danilo were called in at once. It is expected that the substituted players will be examined by Flamengo the following day.

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What happened in Flamengo vs Corinthians?

Yuri Alberto opened the scoring right after the break. However, Flamengo equalized with Arrascaeta and turned the game around with Luiz Araújo, who came off the bench to replace Samuel Lino. Then, Colombian Carrascal provided the assists for both goals.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Filipe Luís' team will face Cruzeiro in a sort of final of the Brasileirão, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), on Thursday (02). Thus, the match will take place at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the championship.

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