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This Saturday (12), Flamengo beat São Paulo by 2-0, in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. However, throughout the match, Mais Querido suffered two important losses: Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas. Thus, Rubro-Negro updated the situation of the athletes.

It is worth remembering that after a clash with Enzo Diaz, a deep cut was found on Ayrton Lucas ' leg. After the game, Flamengo issued a statement revealing "bone exposure" in the player's wound. In addition, the club took the opportunity to talk about the situation of Alex Sandro, who will undergo tests this Sunday (13).

AYRTON LUCAS' SITUATION

Left-back Ayrton Lucas suffered direct trauma to his left leg during the second half of the 2-0 victory over São Paulo, resulting in a blunt force trauma of approximately 8 cm. The player received local anesthesia in the locker room, where Flamengo doctor, Dr. Fernando Sassaki, cleaned and initially examined the wound. After confirming the bone exposure, a dressing was applied and the player was then sent for an x-ray, which ruled out a fracture in the region. Ayrton was taken to Barra D'Or Hospital, where he will undergo surgery. The player will remain hospitalized for at least 48 hours for antibiotics and infection prevention .

ALEX SANDRO

"The player felt pain in the posterior muscle of his left thigh in the first half of Flamengo 2 x 0 São Paulo. He will undergo an MRI scan on Sunday (13) ," Flamengo said in a statement issued to the press.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, with Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas being doubtful, it is likely that Filipe Luís will once again field Varela at left-back for Flamengo . Rubro-Negro returns to the field on Wednesday (16), against Santos, at Vila Belmiro, at 8 pm.

Flamengo defeated São Paulo 2-0 in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. Scorer of the Mais Querido's first goal, striker Luiz Araújo sent a message about his future with the Rubro-Negro.

Luiz Araújo talks about his future at Flamengo: "So, I'm sure I have a lot to improve and help Flamengo."

He continued: "I'm very happy with the moment I'm experiencing with the Flamengo shirt. I'm the team's second-highest scorer. This is my highest-scoring season. I have nine goals and the season is only half over," Luiz Araújo highlighted before adding:

" I think the return to Brazil and to Maracanã were perfect. We won 2-0, didn't concede any goals and remained in the lead (of the Brasileirão). So, I just have to thank the entire Nation for their support. Now, we move on, because the championship is very long," concluded Luiz Araújo .

FLAMENGO REMAINS LEADER OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

With the victory against São Paulo, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship. "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved) reached 27 points. Cruzeiro, in second place, has 24 but still has to play in this round. However, the Rubro-Negro won't lose first place due to its goal difference.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

So, after explaining Pedro's situation, coach Filipe Luís begins preparing the team for the match against Santos. The match, part of the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship, will take place at 8 pm at Vila Belmiro. The Red-Black team will be looking to maintain its lead.

Flamengo beat São Paulo by a score of 2-0 , this Saturday (12). After the match, coach Filipe Luís opened up about the reason for not including Pedro in the match. The coach of Mais Querido highlighted that he was disappointed with the striker's attitude in training.

Filipe Luís criticizes Pedro's actions at Flamengo: "Pedro's behavior and attitude during the week was regrettable, bordering on ridiculous."

He continued: " Pedro has his personal problems with the club's board, but it's not just now that he's been training poorly, but this week he broke with a clear principle that we have as a committee and players, which is the training culture," highlighted the coach before adding:

"For me, what he did was disrespectful, his behavior in training. I didn't hesitate for a moment to leave him out of this game, as this behavior can be contagious. I hope he recovers, apologizes to his teammates, and goes back to being Pedro. It's not just a lack of respect for his teammates, it's also for himself, " said Filipe Luís.

FILIPE LUÍS HIGHLIGHTS THAT PEDRO'S PERFORMANCE IS BELOW EXPECTED

"My eyes tell me what I see on the field, but we have GPS data that shows Pedro is last in absolutely everything this week, and a player like that isn't ready to perform. You can blame whoever you want, but the fault is his. He has to want it, and when he wants it, I'll be there with open arms. I can't go to the market and buy a player who scores 30 goals like him. He's not the problem; he should be the solution. When he wants to, apologize, and return to training at the same level as his teammates , he'll be a starter, undisputed."

"As I said, his trainability is lower. These leaks happened, these screenshots. I have absolutely nothing to do with it. I don't want Pedro to be sold. I don't want Pedro to leave. I called the captains, I called him. We conveyed this to him, the captains too. We told him we need him, we need Pedro. And I won't go into micro details, but it's obvious that you see the warm-up, the responses, the mockery, the way he runs, the way he walks. And then, as I said, it's all quantified with GPS and the numbers are much lower ," said the Flamengo coach.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

So, after explaining Pedro 's situation, coach Filipe Luís begins preparing the team for the match against Santos. The match, part of the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship, will take place at 8 pm at Vila Belmiro. The Red-Black team will be looking to maintain its lead.