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Flamengo star Erick Pulgar sustains lower-body injury vs Bayern in Club World Cup

Flamengo star Erick Pulgar was injured and carried off the field after a tackle in the first half of the round-of-16 match against Bayern Munich

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Returns to Fiorentina Pulgar was not retained by Galatasaray past the initial loan spell.

Impact Pulgar logged 11 appearances and evidently did not impress enough for the Turkish team to make a move to keep him. If he does not transfer again, he will be an option to replace Lucas Torreira.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona game Pulgar (ankle) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Verona Wednesday.

Impact Pulgar is good to go after sitting out one match due to an ankle problem, but it was just a contusion this time. He has not featured since October due to a previous injury in the same area and because Lucas Torreira has a stranglehold on the position. He will be the primary backup with Sofyan Amrabat unavailable for this one.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Re-injures ankle Pulgar did not make Fiorentina's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday due to a bruised ankle, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Pulgar picked up a knock midweek on the same ankle that cost him multiple games recently, although the problem should not be as severe in this case. Lucas Torreira will anchor the midfield backed up by Sofyan Amrabat with Pulgar on the mend.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Bologna Pulgar (ankle) did not feature in Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Pulgar was available for the first time since October 18th following a major ankle sprain, but he did not feature. He will try to challenge starter Lucas Torreira in the upcoming matches. He has logged one assist, three shots, seven chances created and six tackles in five appearances so far.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Bologna Pulgar (ankle) is available off the bench for Sunday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Pulgar might make his return on the pitch after a significant ankle problem, although he will likely be eased into action. He is set to cut into Lucas Torreira's playing time. He has posted one assist, three shots, seven chances created and six tackles in five appearances so far.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Bologna match Pulgar (ankle) has been included in Fiorentina's traveling party to face Bologna Sunday.

Impact Pulgar will have an opportunity to return after missing six weeks due to an ankle sprain. However, the coach already called up players that were not fully ready in the past, sending them to the stands on game-day. Pulgar will likely have to go through a late fitness test to be available. Local reports suggest that he was still a little limited in practice in recent days.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Pulgar (ankle) has never been able to practice fully this week and will continue to miss time, La Nazione reports.

Impact Pulgar oddly spent the previous break with his national team despite not being able to compete. Since he has yet to resume training fully, he is at least a week away from being ready. Lucas Torreira has started as deep-lying playmaker in most of the recent matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Milan clash Pulgar (ankle) was not included in Fiorentina's squad list for Saturday's match versus Milan.

Impact Pulgar spent the third break in Chile with his national team, but he has not recovered from his significant injury and will remain on the shelf for this one. Lucas Torreira will remain the top choice in his position, with Sofyan Amrabat as his backup.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers severe ankle injury Pulgar sustained a grade two right ankle sprain with ligament damage in practice, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Pulgar is headed for an extended absence considering the severity of the injury. He will be out for at least six weeks, if not longer. He has started in half the games so far. Lucas Torreira and Sofyan Amrabet will alternate as the anchor of the midfield while he recovers.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Udinese Pulgar (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's home game against Udinese.

Impact Pulgar was back among the call-ups after a small injury, but the coach stuck with Lucas Torreira in the midfield. The two will alternate going forward.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Udinese Pulgar (thigh) has shaken off his minor injury and will be called up for Sunday's game versus Udinese, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Pulgar sat out the previous game due to lingering fatigue. He will compete with Lucas Torreira to get the nod in the midfield. He has posted one assist, six chances created, four crosses and five tackles in three matches so far.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter game Pulgar did not make Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday due to muscle fatigue, the club announced.

Impact Pulgar fared well over the weekend, but he also picked up a minor injury. Lucas Torreira will anchor the midfield in the midweek bout.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Roma Pulgar created four scoring chances, sent in two crosses (both accurate), had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Pulgar had a pretty good display on both ends of the pitch and rounded out his day by picking out Nikola Milenkovic in the box on a free kick from distance. He tallied one goal and three assists last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in draw Pulgar registered one chance created, three crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Cagliari.

Impact Pulgar sent in the second-most crosses for his side, but they couldn't find the back of the net and ended up with the road draw. The midfielder also picked up his seventh yellow card of the season, something to keep in mind when they host Napoli on Sunday.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benevento stuns Juventus 1-0 as pressure grows on Pirlo

Juventus’ hopes of retaining its Serie A title diminished as it surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to relegation-threatened Benevento

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Pulgar Penalty Salvages Draw For Fiorentina Against Milan Erick Pulgar scored a late spot-kick as Fiorentina, who had Dalbert sent off, came from behind to salvage a draw with Milan.

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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Flamengo star Erick Pulgar sustains lower-body injury vs Bayern in Club World Cup

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