With Léo Ortiz suspended due to an ankle injury, the Rossoneri are monitoring the progress of Pedro, who could return to the pitch in November using arm immobilization.
Flamengo continues to have medical problems and will have more important absences for Wednesday’s match, against San Paolo, away from home, in the Brazilian championship. Fla defender Léo Ortiz is out of action, while striker Pedro is continuing his recovery process and could return to the field immobilized in the coming weeks.
According to the information obtained, Ortiz still feels pain in his right ankle, injured on October 19, and would have attempted to play in the Libertadores semi-final against Racing. The defender took part in the match, but his condition worsened and he is still in intensive care. Without ideal medical conditions, he has been vetoed by the medical department and will not travel to the fight.
In addition to Ortiz, other players remain in the medical department: Jorginho (thigh injury), Carrascal (rib edema), Éverton Cebolinha (hip problem) and Bruno Henrique, suspended. The defeats forced coach Filipe Luís to change the team and look for solutions within the squad to maintain competitiveness at a crucial moment.
Pedro can return with arm protection
The main hope of the Fla attack, Pedro is recovering from the fracture of his right forearm suffered on 22 October. The striker has shown good progress and is expected to start light exercises with the ball on the pitch this week. Flamengo’s plan is for him to begin the physical transition with his arm immobilized and, within two weeks, to begin using a lighter support, authorized for training and, possibly, official matches.
The average recovery time for this type of injury is four to eight weeks, but the internal expectation is that Pedro will be able to play around November 19, if he feels no discomfort. The technical committee is studying the development of personalized protections so that the number 9 can return safely and without the risk of a new fracture.
Adjustments and great expectations in Fla
Without the top scorer and with the defensive system lacking, Filipe Luís will have to make tactical changes to the Fla in view of the duel against San Paolo. Tuesday’s training should define the reserves.
The match against Sao Paulo is seen internally as crucial to keep Flamengo in the running for the Brazilian title and in preparation for the Libertadores decider, scheduled for late November. The Rossoneri fans, for their part, continue to wait for the return of Pedro, considered a fundamental piece of the offensive system and a symbol of regularity in recent seasons.
Source: Terra
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