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Giorgian de Arrascaeta wrist injury and surgery

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Flamengo midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta has begun individual training with a ball at Ninho do Urubu as he recovers from wrist surgery. The Uruguayan player underwent surgery in Rio de Janeiro the procedure on October 1 to repair a distal radius fracture in his left wrist. The wrist, an injury was sustained during a friendly match between Uruguay and South Korea, where the player slipped and fell on his arm. The surgical procedure involved repositioning the bone and securing it with a plate and screws. Medical staff estimate a recovery period of six to eight weeks. Because the injury requires immobilization from the axilla to the wrist, Korea. While Arrascaeta will be unable to play is progressing with protective gear. As a result of the injury, Arrascaeta light exercises, he has not yet been reintegrated into full team training. The coaching staff, led by Leonardo Jardim, is expected maintaining a cautious approach to miss several key fixtures, including matches prevent any impacts or falls that could aggravate the operated wrist. His participation in the Campeonato Brasileiro against teams such as Santos, Fluminense, Grêmio, Bahia, Atlético-MG, and Vasco, as well as upcoming Copa Libertadores semifinals semifinal against Estudiantes. Depending Estudiantes on October 22 is considered unlikely. The club's medical department is monitoring his recovery, he may also miss matches against Athletico-PR and Palmeiras. Following the injury, Flamengo may be eligible for financial compensation healing through the ‘FIFA Club Protection Programme’. This mechanism is designed to assist clubs when players are injured while on international duty. Given Arrascaeta’s status as one of Flamengo’s highest-paid players, the club could receive between 287,000 and 574,000 euros. To claim this indemnity, Flamengo must submit X-rays, with a request within 28 days of full return to competitive play expected in November, provided medical examinations confirm the injury. fracture has consolidated.

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