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Flamengo does not count on Alex Sandro for the next Brasileirão match

Coach Filipe Luís has a new 'headache' for Flamengo's upcoming matches this season: Alex Sandro. This is because, after leaving the game against Vitória in the first half, the defender suffered a new muscle injury. The player was even 'cut' from the Brazilian National Team's call-up due to the new injury.

This is because Alex Sandro will not recover in time from the injury for the Brazilian National Team's upcoming commitments. On September 4th, the 'Amarelinha' faces Chile at Maracanã, while they take on Bolivia on the 9th of the same month. Thus, the defender will remain in Rio de Janeiro treating the injury.

How did Alex Sandro's injury happen?

Alex Sandro was a starter in Flamengo's 8-0 victory over Vitória last Monday (25). However, the defender had to leave the field at the 21st minute of the first half after feeling pain in his left calf. Thus, on Tuesday (26), medical exams detected a muscle injury in the area, and the player has already started treatment with the Medical Department.

Does Flamengo have another absence?

Yes! Alex Sandro is not the only absence for Flamengo in the upcoming matches of the season. This is because Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Therefore, the expectation is that the Chilean will return to the field at the end of September.

What is Flamengo's next match?

While Alex Sandro follows his recovery schedule, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) against Grêmio. The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla keeps the fans updated on the match in real-time through the website and social media.

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