After a controversial fight, Gerson publishes a text for Varela: “Amigo…”

This Thursday, the 17th, one day after the classification of the Flamengo at the end of Brazil’s Cup, Gerson published a text on their social networks to deal with what happened to right-back Varela earlier this week. In a Mengão training session, the two players clashed and exchanged punches, but the Uruguayan ended up getting the worst of it and suffered a broken nose.

In the match against Guild, valid for the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil, the two players were starters and started the game. However, still in the first stage, Varela had to be substituted after feeling pain in his knee. This Thursday, the 17th, Flamengo updated the player’s profile, who suffered a ligament injury and will be away for six months.

In Gerson’s publication, the midfielder referred to the right-back fondly and ensured that the differences were left behind. “Friend and co-worker, @guille_varela4, as we talked and understood each other yesterday morning, mistakes are part of us humans. We are sure that we will come out even bigger and better from all of this”, wrote shirt number 20.

In addition, the midfielder took the opportunity to wish the best possible recovery for his partner, who will not be available to face the São Pauloin the decision of the Copa do Brasil. “I extend our hug from yesterday here. May your recovery from the knee injury be brief and may you be with us as soon as possible”, Gerson said.

Finally, the player left a message for the fans, saying that he is united with Varela and the whole group is focusing only on Flamengo and on victories. “We continue in search of the collective good. For Flamengo!”concluded Gerson.