Arrascaeta faces tests Monday after thigh pain in Flamengo v Ceará

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·4 August 2025

Arrascaeta faces tests Monday after thigh pain in Flamengo v Ceará

Arrascaeta believes he did not suffer any serious injury

Flamengo ended in a 1-1 draw with Ceará on Sunday (03), in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. During the match, Fla raised concerns about the physical condition of Arrascaeta. This is because the midfielder left the field with thigh pain and became doubtful for the ‘decision’ in the Copa do Brasil.

To understand the severity of Arrascaeta's problem, Flamengo will conduct imaging tests on the number 10 this Monday (04). According to the midfielder himself, it is quite possible that it was not a serious injury, but it raises concerns about whether or not the player will be present in the game against Atlético-MG.

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Did Arrascaeta talk about the pain?

On Monday I will take the exam. Knowing my body, I believe it was nothing serious. But sometimes we need to skip a game not to rest, but to work on physical conditioning and strength. There, in a movement, I ended up feeling some discomfort, but I believe it's nothing major – he said.

What happened?

In summary, Arrascaeta started the game against Ceará as a starter and was the one who scored the goal for Flamengo at the Arena Castelão. However, the number 10 could not return to the field due to muscle discomfort in his left thigh. In the initial statement, the club indicated the athlete's departure as a precautionary measure.

Will Arrascaeta play or miss Flamengo's next game?

It's important to highlight that the presence of Arrascaeta in Flamengo's next game is still uncertain, as it will depend on the test results. However, it is a fact that the Most Beloved returns to the field on Wednesday (06), when they face Atlético-MG.

Thus, Flamengo and Atlético-MG meet again for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, this Wednesday (06). The teams face off at the MRV Arena in Belo Horizonte, starting at 7 PM (Brasília time). The match is decisive for the Most Beloved, who were at a disadvantage in the first leg.

In short, Atlético-MG defeated Flamengo 1-0 at Maracanã. Therefore, the Most Beloved needs to overturn the score away from home. To advance, the team led by Filipe Luís will need to beat the Minas Gerais team by two goals. If they win by just one, the decision will go to penalties.

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