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Flamengo has been facing a series of injuries in recent months. In 10 recent games, the team only did not lose players during the match in two of them. In total, there were 14 physical problems resulting from plays that occurred on the field. The most recent case is that of Luiz Araújo.
What happened
Luiz Araújo will be sidelined for a period of one and a half to two months months. The striker was substituted in the classic against Vasco and will undergo arthroscopic surgery. As a result, he will miss the quarter-finals of the Libertadores and the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil.
This injury is just one more in a series of problems that Flamengo has been facing, with players being forced to leave the field during matches. Since the return game against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil, in a period of 10 games, the team has only lost players against Red Bull Bragantino, at home, and against Bolívar, away.
Flamengo has not had a full squad since February. Since the match against Volta Redonda, on the 10th of that month, valid for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, the team has always had at least one player in the medical department.
In addition to injuries in games, Fla It also had problems at other times. Pedro, for example, was injured during training with the Brazilian team. Wesley and Léo Pereira played 90 minutes in one match and were left out of the next game due to different physical problems. Wesley did not travel to face Bolívar, and Léo Pereira was absent against Corinthians. De la Cruz also suffered from physical wear and tear and needed to be spared for longer.
Possible returns
Flamengo can count on a reinforcement in the Libertadores: De la Cruz is already training with the group and could return to the team at Maracanã. He participated in most of Monday's training with the rest of the squad. However, Michael, Pedro, Viña and Cebolinha remain out of the season.
List of injured players in recent games:
Flamengo x Vasco - Brasileirão: Luiz Araújo (blow to the right knee)
Flamengo x Bahia - Copa do Brasil: Arrascaeta (tiredness) and Ayrton Lucas (leg pain)
Corinthians x Flamengo - Brasileirão: Varela (pain right hip) and David Luiz (thigh pain)
Bahia x Flamengo - Copa do Brasil: Michael (hind thigh) and De la Cruz (hind thigh)
Flamengo x Red Bull Bragantino - Brasileirão: nobody
Bolívar x Flamengo - Libertadores: nobody
Botafogo x Flamengo - Brasileirão: Arrascaeta (hamstring)
Flamengo x Bolívar - Libertadores: Pedro (hamstring) and Gabigol (hamstring)
Flamengo x Palmeiras - Brasileirão: Ayrton Lucas (head collision), Everton Cebolinha (hamstring tear), Matias Viña (tear knee ligament)
Palmeiras x Flamengo - Copa do Brasil: Varela (hip injury)
Mengão plays this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi; find out where to watch live, probable lineups and absences
14 Set 2025 | 13:45 |
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The clash between Juventude and Flamengo takes place this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS). The live broadcast will be carried out by the Amazon Prime streaming service, with narration by Galvão Bueno.
Coach Filipe Luís should send Rossi onto the field; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship with 47 points . Juventude, meanwhile, sits in the relegation zone with 21 points and is looking to rally at home to try and climb out of the bottom of the table.
Arrascaeta, Viña, Carrascal, and Samuel Lino , who were with their national teams during the FIFA World Cup, trained normally and are confirmed for the game. Gonzalo Plata, although he traveled with the group, is expected to start on the bench, as he only performed gym activities after being released by Flamengo .
After unilateral termination with Al-Hilal and speculation about his future, the athlete appears as an option for Brazilian clubs and his name is speculated at Mengão
14 Set 2025 | 12:59 |
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Renan Lodi 's future has once again become a topic of discussion in Brazilian football following his tumultuous departure from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. The 27-year-old full-back unilaterally terminated his contract , claiming he had been barred from playing in the Saudi Arabian Championship. In response, the club announced it intends to take legal action against the player.
Lodi, a free agent, was quickly linked to Brazilian clubs, but Flamengo has no intention of entering the fray. The board believes the squad is already well-stocked at left-back and there's no need for reinforcements at this time.
Coach Filipe Luís currently has Ayrton Lucas as a solid starter and Matías Viña as an immediate alternative. Additionally, Alex Sandro is in the final stages of recovery and should expand the coach's options soon. The arrival of another full-back could create a surplus of players in Flamengo 's defense.
Another factor that influenced the decision not to move forward with negotiations was the financial aspect. Renan Lodi has a history of high salaries since his time at Atlético de Madrid , Nottingham Forest, and Al-Hilal. Investing in a player with this profile is seen by the board as unnecessary in the club's current situation.
Meanwhile, Renan Lodi publicly defends his decision to leave Al-Hilal. In a letter posted on social media, the full-back stated that he could not be prevented from practicing his profession and that he tried, unsuccessfully, to resolve the situation amicably with the Arab club.
The Brazilian full-back who caught the eye in the national team continues to thrive in Italy, creating chances for the Roman team and being among the team's best despite the setback
14 Set 2025 | 12:47 |
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After gaining prominence for the Brazilian national team against Chile, the right-back was once again a standout performer for Roma . Expectations for the former Flamengo player's performance are rising with each round of the Italian Championship.
Since arriving at the Italian capital club, Wesley has had a strong start, even finding the net on his debut . Since then, the Brazilian has been putting together strong performances , solidifying his place in the squad and attracting the attention of the European press.
This Sunday (14), even with Roma's 1-0 defeat to Torino, with a goal from Giovanni Simeone, Wesley was one of the main names of the Giallorossi team. The player created the best attacking opportunities and received praise from sports analysts.
According to the specialized portal Sofascore, Wesley received a rating of 7.0 , being the third best for Roma in the match, behind only Soulé (7.6) and goalkeeper Mile Svilar (7.1). The right-back shows constant improvement in Italy and the expectation is that he will continue to improve .
ABOUT THAT...
The duel between Flamengo and Juventude takes place this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium , in Caxias do Sul. The match is valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship Series A.
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