Uruguayan press panic at Arrascaeta injury: “World Cup race” | OneFootball

Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone and is now a doubt for the World Cup

Uruguay’s number 10 and undisputed starter, Arrascaeta is a doubt for the World Cup. The Flamengo idol suffered a collarbone injury against Estudiantes (ARG) on Wednesday (29), in the Libertadores. The injury hit the two-time world champion country like a bombshell, and the Uruguayan press reacted to the midfielder’s situation.

The website ‘Montevideo.com.uy’ ran the headline: “Against the clock.” That is because the World Cup begins on June 11, and Arrascaeta’s injury requires, on average, 45 days of recovery. The midfielder underwent surgery this Thursday (30).

Meanwhile, ‘Ovación’, the sports section of the traditional ‘El País’, was more direct and began the countdown to Uruguay’s World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia on 06/15. “Giorgian de Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone 47 days before the 2026 World Cup.”

“Giorgian de Arrascaeta was injured and his participation in the World Cup is now in doubt.” That is how ESPN Uruguay summed up the number 10’s situation. The incident happened in the first half, after the player landed awkwardly following a collision with Estudiantes player Piovi.

SO HOW IS ARRASCAETA, AFTER ALL?

After undergoing tests while still in Argentina, Arrascaeta landed in Rio de Janeiro this Thursday (30) and underwent surgery. The midfielder was treated by specialists Márcio Schiefer and Bruno Tebaldi, as well as Fernando Sassaki, head of Flamengo’s Medical Department.

Arrascaeta will remain hospitalized until Friday (01). As a result, the star is confirmed to miss at least nine Flamengo matches, the fixtures before the World Cup. The first in that stretch is this Sunday (03), against Vasco, at the Maracanã, for the 14th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m. Brasília time.

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