Gabigol Doubtful for Flamengo vs. Vasco Classic After Injury Scare in Copa do Brasil

Scorer of the goal that sealed the 2-0 victory over Fluminense and qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, Gabigol is doubtful for this Monday’s classic, against Vasco. In training this Sunday, the penultimate before the duel with the arch-rival, the number 10 did not go to the field.

Defender Léo Pereira, replaced in the last two games due to a blow to his right knee during the 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro, was also absent from the activities on the pitch.

It’s worth remembering that even before Gabigol swung Fábio’s net, he was already walking with great difficulty. The player began to feel discomfort in his left leg in the final stretch of the match. After giving an interview on the edge of the lawn, he walked to the locker room, limping a lot.

Gabriel limited himself to physiotherapy work this Sunday, and Monday’s training, which will take place in the morning, will define whether or not the player will participate in the Classic of the Millions.

Pedro, who was not used in Fla-Flu, is fit and is the natural substitute for Gabigol in case of confirmed embezzlement. If the number 10 has conditions, the possibility of the two strikers playing together is also not ruled out.

O Flamengo adds 13 points in eight games and faces Vasco this Monday, at 20h, for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship, in Maracanã.

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