Pedro has a thigh injury and is doubtful to face Fluminense

After scoring one of the goals in the victory of the Flamengo against Goiasby the score of 2 to 0, Pedro asked to be substituted just 10 minutes into the game. Claiming pain in the right thigh, the attacker gave way to Bruno Henrique enter the field. Therefore, the top scorer of Mengão underwent some tests and began treatment.

Thus, this Thursday, the 11th, a muscle injury was found in Pedro’s right thigh. Already discarded for game against bahiathis Saturday, the 13th, the top scorer worries the club for the first game of the Round of 16 of the Brazil’s Cupagainst Fluminensewhich takes place next week.

Despite all the concern, the injury was considered minor and, as unlikely as such a quick recovery is, Pedro still has a remote chance of facing Fluminense. The classic takes place next Tuesday at Maracanã, with field command from Tricolor. Even if the recovery time is short, the medical department of Rubro-Negro will do their best for his return.

On some occasions, Jorge Sampaoli has already stated that the dispute against Fluminense, for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, is the club’s priority at the moment. Therefore, it is possible to imagine that the attacker will spare no efforts to be able to play this first Fla-Flu.

In addition to Pedro, other players in the Flemish squad are going through an injury recovery process. Gerson, Varela, Filipe Luís It is Thiago Maia are being prepared to be ready for the duel against Fluminense. That way, even if one is listed to face Bahia, the tendency is for the match to start on the bench.

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