Arrascaeta fit for Flamengo v Atlético-MG in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Arrascaeta should be normally listed for the Copa do Brasil clash

Flamengo fans received great news this Monday (04). That’s because Arrascaeta underwent medical exams at CT Ninho do Urubu, which did not detect any injury in his thigh muscle. Therefore, the number 10 is available for the match against Atlético-MG, for the Copa do Brasil.

Arrascaeta left the pitch at Arena Castelão at halftime and did not return for the second half of Ceará vs Flamengo. On that occasion, the midfielder felt discomfort in his thigh and coach Filipe Luís decided to substitute the player.

The situation worried Flamengo fans, who feared they might lose Arrascaeta for a few matches. However, the midfielder did not suffer any injury, according to exams carried out this Monday (04). Therefore, the number 10 remains at Filipe Luís’s disposal.

WHAT RESULT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO ELIMINATE ATLÉTICO-MG?

As they lost the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã, in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo needs to win the return match by two goals. In other words, the Most Beloved is not in a favorable situation in the knockout stage.

A simple win by one goal takes the tie to penalties. Finally, a draw or a loss against Atlético-MG eliminates Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. In other words, the match is decisive for Rubro-Negro in the competition.

WHEN IS THE RETURN LEG?

The match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, is scheduled for 7:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV. Therefore, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.

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