Rossi full of praise for Flamengo teammate, celebrates return to the pitch | OneFootball

Pulgar has been out for 22 games due to a right foot fracture during the Club World Cup

The return of Erick Pulgar to the pitch for Flamengo is very close to happening. The expectation is that the Chilean midfielder will be included in the squad for the match against Botafogo this Wednesday (15th), which greatly pleases goalkeeper Agustín Rossi.

— Obviously, Erick’s return gives us a lot of strength as well in this final stretch of the season. He helps a lot. He was standing out in the team and then suffered the injury, but today, having him back is very good for us — highlighted Rossi, this Tuesday (14th), on Flamengo TV, adding that:

— It’s very important for us, at this stage, to count on him and the whole group, because we’re going to need everyone. That way, we’ll show the strength of the team, which has been preparing for this end of the season, which will be very tough — pointed out the goalkeeper.

How long has it been since Pulgar played?

Pulgar fractured his right foot during the Club World Cup in June this year. The midfielder needed surgery and has been in recovery for 110 days, during which he missed 22 games for Flamengo.

Is Pulgar missed?

Statistics show that the average number of shots directed at Rossi was lower with Pulgar on the field compared to the 22 games during the Chilean’s absence. There were 142 shots faced in 17 matches with the midfielder on the pitch, and 210 shots without the number 5.

When is Flamengo’s next game?

With no guarantee that Pulgar will play, Flamengo and Botafogo face each other this Wednesday (15th). The match kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, the match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view).

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