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The confirmation of seven cases of Covid-19 among the Flamengo athletes who traveled to Ecuador led the Domènec Torrent technical committee to consider the use of striker Gabigol, who had a right thigh injury.
The use of the nine shirt against Barcelona, this Tuesday, in Guayaquil, is unlikely, but after counting a total of 11 absences, it was thought that Gabigol was related at least to the substitute bench.
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The final decision on the veto is expected to take place this Tuesday, when Dome usually holds an activity on game day. At Monday’s training session at George Capwell Stadium, Gabigol was not present.
He has been in treatment at the hotel that serves as a concentration for Flamengo in Ecuador.
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Internally, the medical department does not recommend using the player unless it is a decisive game, such as a playoff game in the Libertadores. Therefore, there is a good chance of not using Gabigol.
But it’s worth waiting the hours before the game to be sure what will be resolved. Since the athlete decided to stay in Ecuador to support the staff and the coach.
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It should be remembered that Flamengo will have Pedro in charge of the attack instead of the starting striker. Although the team lost to Covid-19 forwards Bruno Henrique, Vitinho, Michael and midfielder Diego. The other contaminated ones are Isla, Matheuzinho and Filipe Luis.
