Arrascaeta midfielder Giorgian left the pitch 16 minutes into the first half. Ele felt severe pain in his right shoulder after splitting with Lucas Piovi, from Estudiantes. Flamengo drew 1-1 with the Argentine team in the third round of the Libertadores group stage. The Uruguayan was replaced by Jorge Carrascal. Exames at La Plata’s hospital confirmed the fracture in the right clavicle.
The player returns to Rio from Janeiro in the early hours of this Thursday along with the red and black delegation. Flamengo announced the injury in an official statement. Arrascaeta will undergo surgery this Thursday on Rio to correct the fracture.
Dividida at 16 minutes marks the early departure of number 10
Arrascaeta fell badly after clashing with Piovi. Ele placed his hand on his right shoulder and seemed very uncomfortable. The technical committee didn’t take any risks. Carrascal entered the field in the first half. The bid took place on Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi, on La Plata.
The game remained balanced. Luiz Araújo opened the scoring for Flamengo in the 33rd minute. Guido Carrillo equalized for Estudiantes nine minutes into the second half. The result kept the Brazilian team in the lead of Grupo A of Libertadores. Flamengo scored four points in three games.
- Arrascaeta left 16 minutes into the 1st half
- Luiz Araújo scored Flamengo’s goal in the 33rd minute of the 1st half
- Guido Carrillo equalized nine minutes into the 2nd half
- Flamengo follows leader of Grupo A with four points
Cirurgia confirmed and initial recovery deadline
The surgical procedure is scheduled for this Thursday. Doctors Márcio Schiefer, Bruno Tebaldi and Fernando Sassaki, head of the medical department of Flamengo, form the team. The club works with an initial forecast of 45 days for the player’s return. The exact time depends on the evolution of each case.
Arrascaeta has been a key part of Flamengo this season. Ele has seven goals and two assists in 19 games. The Uruguayan also played in two recent friendlies for the Uruguai team. The injury comes at a delicate time for the Leonardo Jardim team.
Flamengo’s next commitment for Brasileirão is against Vasco, on Sunday. Arrascaeta will certainly not be available. The club still faces a sequence of important games in the Libertadores and Copa of the Brasil.
Preocupação with Mundo’s Copa gains strength
Mundo’s Copa starts in June. Uruguai debuts on the 15th against Arábia Saudita. Arrascaeta is a constant name in Marcelo Bielsa’s calls. The broken collarbone puts the midfielder’s presence in the tournament in doubt.
In a similar case last year, Argentine Montoro, from Botafogo, fractured his collarbone and took 41 days to return to play. Flamengo monitors the recovery closely. The medical department is looking for ways to speed up the process as much as possible.
The number 10 is one of the red-black team’s main playmakers. Sua absence forces frame changes. Jorge Carrascal and other midfielders should get more minutes.
Escalação and main moves of the match in La Plata
Flamengo entered the field with Rossi in goal. The defense had Emerson Royal, Vitão, Danilo and Alex Sandro. In the middle, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta. In attack, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino. Leonardo Jardim commanded the team.
The first half had a goal from Luiz Araújo. The second half saw pressure from Estudiantes, who drew with Carrillo. Referee Piero Maza of Chile handed out yellow cards to players on both sides. The match ended in a draw, which keeps Flamengo well positioned in the group.
The Argentine team had Muslera, Meza, González Pírez, Tomás Palacios and Benedetti among the starters. Alexander Medina was the coach.
Impacto on Flamengo and next steps
Arrascaeta’s injury represents a significant loss to the creative sector. The midfielder participates in both construction and finishing. Flamengo needs to adjust the midfield in the coming weeks. Jorginho and Evertton Araújo should have more responsibility in creation.
The club remains focused on Libertadores. Grupo A’s leadership allows room to rotate the squad. Mesmo therefore, the Uruguayan’s absence requires special attention in training. The medical department works to ensure that recovery occurs in the best way possible.