Alex Sandro returned to Flamengo after 46 days of absence, having been sidelined by a panturrilha injury. The medical department's cautious treatment involved reducing and increasing the player's workload until full recovery. The treatment was necessary due to persistent pain in the region, which caused setbacks and forced the department to adjust the player's workload.
The return of Alex Sandro has sparked a dispute for the left-back position with Ayrton Lucas, who has been performing well in his absence. Coach Leonardo Jardim praised Ayrton Lucas's performance, while Alex Sandro highlighted the qualities of his teammate, stating that the internal competition is healthy.
The Flamengo now focuses on their decisive match against Independiente del Valle in the Libertadores quarterfinals on Thursday.