Arrascaeta arrived at the Maracanã for the match against Mirassol, last Wednesday, in a delayed round of the Brasileirão, wearing green-lit glasses that caught attention due to their futuristic look. The accessory was not just a style item, but a technological device called Circádia, developed by the company AVA for specific physical and mental preparation purposes.
The device is a phototherapy tool that aims to increase alertness, help with concentration, and regulate athletes' sleep without the need to consume coffee or energy drinks. The technology was created to be used before matches, especially in games played at night.
The use during night games is especially useful because, during this period, the body naturally begins to prepare for rest, which can harm athletes' performance. Circádia seeks to temporarily shift this biological response to help the player remain awake and focused during the match.
Since the match against Mirassol started at 7:30 PM, Flamengo's number 10 wanted to stay "plugged in" on the field, using the technology to optimize his performance before entering the game. The value of the glasses was not mentioned directly in the text, but the title references a price of approximately 1,200 reais.
