Racing starter injured, doubtful for Flamengo in Libertadores | OneFootball

Left-back provided an assist and injured right thigh during a match in the Argentine Championship

The list of absentees for Racing (ARG) in the game against Flamengo might get even longer. This is because left-back Gabriel Rojas left the field on Saturday (11) with pain in his right thigh, 30 minutes into the first half of the match against Banfield (ARG).

According to a report from Coluna do Fla, Rojas's thigh injury is muscular. Therefore, the left-back's presence against Flamengo in the first match of the Libertadores semifinal on the 22nd of this month is not guaranteed.

How did the injury happen?

Racing and Banfield faced each other on Saturday (11) for the 12th round of the Argentine Championship. Gabriel Rojas provided an assist for midfielder Zuculini's goal. Then, the left-back lay on the ground, cried in pain, and requested a substitution.

Who else from Racing is injured?

Besides Rojas, Racing will also have two other absentees. Defender Franco Pardo suffered a grade 3 injury to the adductor of his left thigh. Additionally, forward Elías Torres sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.

Does Flamengo have any absentees?

After a long time, the medical department of Flamengo has no players under care. The last to leave was Erick Pulgar. However, the Rubro-Negro has decisive matches before facing Racing (ARG), which will require caution from the athletes.

When do Flamengo and Racing face each other?

Flamengo and Racing will clash in the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores da América. The first leg takes place on October 22 at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

The return match, however, will be at the Presidente Perón Stadium, also known as El Cilindro, on the 29th of the same month. The ball will roll from 9:30 PM (Brasília time), and the match will determine a spot in the grand final of the continental tournament.

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