lateral has nose fracture after confusion

The case of aggression exchanged between Gerson It is Varela in the training of Flamengo this Tuesday, the 15th, resulted in a fracture in the nose of the Uruguayan winger. According to journalist Cahê Mota, from “Globo Esporte”, the injury was confirmed after tests carried out at a hospital in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

The controversial case behind the scenes of the red-negro occurred on the eve of the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil. This Wednesday, the 16th, Flamengo faces the Guild, at Maracanã, for the second leg of this knockout phase. The team has a 2-0 advantage on the scoreboard, for the victory at Arena Tricolor.

In a note, Flamengo expressed its opinion on the case involving the athletes. The club said the conflict had been “resolved internally by the football department”.

“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the dispute between athletes Gerson and Varela was resolved internally by the football department. Players understand that the episode is part of a disputed training session. The preparation for tomorrow’s game continues normally”, says the statement.

Understand the case:

In yet another intense episode behind the scenes of Flamengo, Gerson It is Varela they disagreed during training and the confusion ended in physical aggression. The midfielder went after the Uruguayan, who was seriously injured and with a suspected nose fracture. The information was initially given by journalist Cahê Mota, from “Globo Esporte”.

The Brazilian committed a foul on the wing during the activity, Varela didn’t like it and questioned the defender Pablo. Gerson then spoke to the defender: “What is this guy talking about there?”.

Varela hit back with Gerson, who hit back: “I’m not even talking to you”. The Uruguayan went after the midfielder, who dodged and punched his teammate. Varela broke his nose after suffering the blows.

Several players showed up to calm the mood. Faced with the confusion, both were removed from the activity with the cast and headed to the inner part of Ninho do Urubu. The journalist says that Filipe Luis took the initiative to bring the group together, without Gerson and Varela, and demand a change in behavior. The experienced player pointed out that it is necessary to think about Flamengo above all else.

The red-black club called a meeting and decided to fine the two involved in the confusion. The situation occurs a few days after the trainer’s punch Pablo Fernandez in Pedrowhich resulted in the departure of the Uruguayan professional from the club.