Flamengo Keeps Door Open for Léo Ortiz to Face Racing After Ankle Sprain

Overview

• Ortiz left the first half of Flamengo’s win over Palmeiras after Vitor Roque fell on his right ankle and received initial treatment at the Maracanã.
• X-ray and MRI at a hospital ruled out a fracture and identified a ligament sprain, and the defender has begun treatment with Flamengo’s medical staff.
• Club-sourced guidance put an initial recovery estimate at seven to ten days, placing his availability for the Libertadores tie with Racing at risk.
• On Monday he reported back in relatively good condition, with no severe ligament damage noted, and the club has not ruled him out for the first leg at the Maracanã.
• Coaches may start Danilo with Ortiz available only if needed, with his use contingent on pain levels and staff assessment and an eye toward the return match in Argentina.