Premonition? Arrascaeta feared missing World Cup before Flamengo game | OneFootball

Arrascaeta was injured in the match against Estudiantes (ARG) and could miss the World Cup

Flamengo fans are still hurting from the heavy blow involving Arrascaeta, who suffered a fracture to his right collarbone in the match against Estudiantes (ARG) on Wednesday (29), in the Libertadores. The Uruguayan is now even doubtful for the World Cup. Before the match, the number 10 was asked whether he feared missing the tournament.

— I’m not afraid (of getting injured) because we deal with that every day in training and in matches. There’s no way to measure it. It’s part of football. It has always happened. Players get injured and can miss the World Cup, finals. It’s part of football and we need to deal with it. It’s up to us to prepare well, but there’s no way to predict fate — said Arrascaeta earlier this week, in an interview with ‘Transfermarkt’.

In recent weeks, several stars of world football have suffered serious injuries and have been ruled out of the World Cup. In Brazil, for example, Éder Militão and Rodrygo will miss the tournament. In addition, Estêvão is doubtful. Other national teams also have major absences.

SO, WHAT IS ARRASCAETA’S CONDITION?

Early in the first half of the match against Estudiantes, Arrascaeta challenged for the ball in midfield, landed awkwardly, and was immediately substituted. The Uruguayan was taken straight to the hospital, did not even remain on the bench, and tests detected the fracture.

The midfielder underwent surgery to repair the fracture in his right collarbone this Thursday (30), in Rio de Janeiro. The team responsible for the procedure includes specialists Márcio Schiefer and Bruno Tebaldi, along with Fernando Sassaki, head of Flamengo’s Medical Department.

SO, IS ARRASCAETA OUT OF THE WORLD CUP?

Arrascaeta could be out for one to three months. If the minimum recovery time applies, the star will be fit to play in the World Cup. However, it is certain that the Uruguayan will not face Vasco this Sunday (03) in the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.