De La Cruz given permission by Flamengo to spend the weekend in Uruguay | OneFootball

Midfielder will be out of training until Sunday (27) and returns to the club on Monday (28)

De La Cruz was out of the last Flamengo games due to a physical recovery considered unsatisfactory by the Medical Department. Released by the club, the midfielder will spend the weekend with his family in Uruguay, between Friday (25) and Sunday (27), with a return to training scheduled for Monday (28), according to an investigation by Coluna do Fla.

Did DE LA CRUZ ask for time off from FLAMENGO?

In addition to the difficulties in physical recovery, De La Cruz faced problems behind the scenes after the Flamengo medical director, José Luiz Runco, exposed him in a WhatsApp message. In summary, Runco questioned the player's physical condition and highlighted chronic injuries in both of the Uruguayan's knees. Furthermore, he stated that selling the Uruguayan would only make sense for clubs with interests outside competitive football.

The statements generated strong repercussions, causing internal tension in the club and among fans. As a consequence, Flamengo fired Runco on Wednesday (24). Uncomfortable with the public exposure, De La Cruz asked the board for time off, which promptly released him to temporarily distance himself from training and focus on physical and emotional recovery.

And FLAMENGO?

Without De La Cruz, Flamengo will face Atlético-MG next Sunday (27). The game will kick off at 20:30 (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla keeps fans rubro-negros informed about every detail of the match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Additionally, the game will be shown on Premiere pay-per-view.

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