Paquetá cuts holiday short, returns to Flamengo for treatment | OneFootball

What injury is Lucas Paquetá dealing with in the 2026 season?

After being eliminated from the World Cup, the Flamengo players who were called up were given a few days off. However, midfielder Lucas Paquetá gave up his vacation and has already returned to Ninho do Urubu to continue treatment for his injury.

Lucas Paquetá reported back to CT Ninho do Urubu this Friday (10). As a result, the midfielder will use Flamengo’s facilities to continue the treatment schedule for the injury to the back of his left thigh, suffered during the World Cup.

What did Coluna do Fla find out?

According to information gathered by journalist Mônica Alves from Coluna do Fla, in contact with sources at Ninho do Urubu, Lucas Paquetá is still not training. So far, the number 20 is only undergoing physiotherapy, following the recovery schedule set by Mengão’s Medical Department.

What happened to Lucas Paquetá during the World Cup?

Lucas Paquetá was one of Brazil’s main players at the 2026 World Cup, but he ended up getting injured in the match against Japan in the Round of 32. On that occasion, still in the first half, the midfielder felt pain in his left thigh and had to come off at halftime.

After undergoing medical exams, Lucas Paquetá was diagnosed with an injury in the area and, because of that, would only have had a chance to play again in the World Cup in a possible final. However, with Brazil being eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16, the Flamengo player returned earlier.

What is the situation with the other Flamengo players who were called up?

Besides Lucas Paquetá, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela, and Plata also returned earlier and are already training at Ninho do Urubu. On the other hand, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Carrascal are expected at the training center on the 16th and will take a few days off.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo’s squad remains focused on the next friendly of the mid-season training camp being held in Portugal. After a 2-2 draw with River Plate (ARG) and a 2-0 win over Lausanne Sport (SUI), Rubro-Negro returns to the pitch this Saturday (11) to face Benfica (POR) at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Algarve.

As usual, Coluna do Fla follows every detail of Flamengo’s mid-season training camp and friendlies in Portugal. With on-site coverage from Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. Finally, Band (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and SporTV (pay TV) will broadcast the match.

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