Flamengo accuses Uruguay of violating medical protocols for De Arrascaeta

Flamengo has formally accused the Uruguayan national team of breaching agreed-upon medical protocols during the recovery of midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta.

The Brazilian club issued a statement Sunday asserting that Uruguay's failure to adhere to these protocols "puts the player's health at risk and irresponsibly ignores the investments" made by clubs. De Arrascaeta, a key player for Flamengo, joined the Uruguayan squad on May 18 while still rehabilitating from a collarbone fracture.

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The non-compliance with these protocols supposes putting the player's health at risk and irresponsibly ignoring the investments of the clubs.

Further complicating his recovery, De Arrascaeta sustained a calf injury during a training session on June 2. While this latest injury does not prevent his participation in the upcoming World Cup, it has heightened tensions between the club and the national team.

Flamengo concluded its statement by wishing De Arrascaeta a swift recovery. The club also expressed its expectation that medical protocols previously agreed upon between Flamengo and the Uruguayan national team will be respected in future instances. De Arrascaeta's injury comes just 13 days before Uruguay's World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia in Group H, which also includes Spain and Cape Verde.

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Flamengo concluded the statement wishing a speedy recovery to the number 10, while saying that, on future occasions, it is expected that the medical protocols previously agreed upon between the Brazilian club and the Uruguayan national team will be respected.