Bruno Henrique suffers injury and misses Flamengo

Jorge Sampaoli has a great appreciation for striker Bruno Henrique and had been treating the striker as his differential for the most important games. This Wednesday (12), the team is looking for a place in the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil in a visit to Athletico, but will not be able to count on the player, once again injured.

Rested at the start of the game with Palmeiras already aiming for the return of the Copa do Brasil, in which the Red-Black team will defend a 2-1 lead, Bruno Henrique entered the second half and ended up suffering a step on the leg of defender Luan in the minutes end of the match. The bid was another one that generated revolt from the board of directors in Rio de Janeiro for not expelling the defender. They also complained a lot about a possible penalty by Ríos on Everton Ribeiro.

Shortly after Saturday’s match at Allianz Parque (1-1), the club from Rio reassured the crowd by saying that nothing serious had happened to the striker, who was sidelined for 11 months because of knee surgery. This Monday (10), after more detailed examinations, Bruno Henrique’s leg was found to be strained, and he will be undergoing treatment for a few games.

“Athlete Bruno Henrique underwent tests that diagnosed ligament strain after spraining his left knee and ankle. Treatment is with physiotherapy,” informed the club from Rio de Janeiro, ruling out further surgery. Flamengo did not set a deadline for the return.

Despite the absence of Bruno Henrique, Sampaoli may have the return of Léo Pereira, recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh, and top scorer Gabigol, also better from an ankle sprain. The duo went to the field in this Monday’s activities and could be the surprise at the Ligga Arena after two away matches.