Léo Ortiz’s bold plan before Flamengo v Racing in Libertadores | OneFootball

What happened to Léo Ortiz, Flamengo's defender?

The coach Filipe Luís faced the loss of Léo Ortiz during the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras due to a strain in his right ankle. Thus, the number 3 devised a strategy to be available again during the matches against Racing (ARG) for the Libertadores.

During the reassembly of the Flamengo squad, which took place on the morning of this Monday (20th), Léo Ortiz was re-evaluated and the injury is not the worst. As a result, the defender began physiotherapy work to speed up the recovery process.

It is important to emphasize that the presence of Léo Ortiz in the match against Racing on Wednesday (22nd) is uncertain. However, if he cannot be available now, the tendency is that the number 3 will return in the 'decision' against the Argentine team, which takes place on October 29th, in Argentina.

HOW DID LÉO ORTIZ GET INJURED IN THE FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS GAME?

Léo Ortiz suffered an ankle injury after Vitor Roque fell on the Flamengo defender's leg. Substituted still in the first half, the number 3 headed to the hospital for initial examinations. The results showed that the athlete did not have a fracture and it was just a strain on his right ankle.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo's next game takes place this Wednesday (22nd) against Racing, for the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal. In summary, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla, as usual, provides the most comprehensive coverage of the match online.

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