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The fans are happy with the Flamengo team and coach Filipe Luís . This is because after winning the Copa do Brasil, the team won the Carioca and the good football returned. However, injuries and the medical department have always been a ghost for the club and the fans. In this sense, the club from Gávea updated the status of two important players who are closer to returning to the field every day.

Initially, Fla sent the updated medical report of Pedro and Viña . Pedro, who reconstructed the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, is following the recovery plan established by the Medical Department, having already been working with physical preparation for a month.

Viña had a similar injury, but the severity of the problem is greater because, in addition to affecting the anterior cruciate ligament, the meniscus in his right knee was compromised and there was also a fracture in his tibia. However, he is also following the recovery plan established by the Medical Department. He carries out daily work with physiotherapy at the CT .

Remember the injuries

On September 4, 2024, during a training session with the Brazilian National Team in Curitiba, Pedro ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The injury occurred in an isolated movement, without contact with another player, and was confirmed by MRI scans performed by the CBF. As a result, Pedro was removed from the National Team and returned to Rio de Janeiro to begin treatment with Flamengo's medical department.

The ligament reconstruction surgery was performed on September 13, 2024, at Hospital Copa Star, by Dr. Luiz Antônio Vieira, accompanied by Flamengo's health manager, Márcio Tannure. Unlike a previous injury in 2018, when he also ruptured the ACL (in his right knee) and had the meniscus affected, this time there was no compromise of the meniscus, which favored faster joint rehabilitation.

Mathiás Viña suffered a serious injury on August 11, 2024, during a 1-1 draw against Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. The injury occurred in the final minutes of the game, in a challenge with midfielder Fabinho. Tests confirmed that he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, in addition to having a fractured tibia and compromised meniscus, making the situation more complex. He underwent surgery on August 15, 2024, at Hospital Copa Star, performed by Dr. Max Ramos and accompanied by Flamengo's health manager, Márcio Tannure.

Flamengo was once again affected during the FIFA World Cup by injuries to key players who had been called up by their national teams. Due to physical issues, Gerson and Arrascaeta were cut from Brazil and Uruguay, respectively. Midfielder De La Cruz also left the Celeste Olímpica group, as the coach wanted to spare him from the high altitude games.

Now, the red-black team has updated the overview of the three players after receiving more detailed information and all of them already have a date to return to Flamengo. According to Mais Querido, Gerson will begin his treatment at CT Ninho do Urubu this Monday (24), and will undergo a new exam within the Mengão facilities.

Arrascaeta underwent an imaging test while still in Uruguay and an injury to the adductor muscle of his right thigh was detected. Flamengo's number 10 has been undergoing daily treatment since the injury and is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro also on Monday (24). In the case of De La Cruz, the red-and-black team was informed that the cut from the National Team was due to other issues and that the midfielder has no physical impediments. The number 18 will land in the Marvelous City with Arrascaeta.

Flamengo x Internacional

Due to medical issues, Arrascaeta is expected to miss Flamengo's debut in the Brazilian Championship against Internacional. Meanwhile, captain Gerson remains doubtful until Flamengo performs a new imaging test on the player. De La Cruz should be available to coach Filipe Luís as usual for the match.

The duel between Flamengo and Internacional takes place this Saturday (29) at 9 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã. The match marks Mengão's debut in the Brasileirão and starts the main competitions of the 2025 season. This will be the first time in 21 years that Mais Querido plays the first match of the national championship against a club from Rio Grande do Sul.

Flamengo begins preparations for its debut in the Brazilian Championship this Monday (24). Next Saturday (29), the Mais Querido will host Internacional at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time) , for the first round of the competition. For the duel, coach Filipe Luís may have two important players available who were absent in the final stretch of the Campeonato Carioca.

Defender Danilo, who missed the State Championship finals, is still recovering his physical condition. The defender is already working out on the field and could be an option for Filipe Luís against Internacional. The athlete continues to be monitored by the medical department, which will assess his progress throughout the week to determine whether he will be present for the Brasileirão debut.

BRUNO HENRIQUE STARTS RECONDITIONING AND CAN STRENGTHEN THE TEAM

Another new addition could be Bruno Henrique . The striker, who also missed the team's match against Fluminense, will follow the recovery plan drawn up by the medical department and begin physical training on the field. The coaching staff will closely monitor his progress to determine whether he can be included in the squad for the weekend's match.

EVERTON CEBOLINHA, BRUNO HENRIQUE AND DANILO ARE STILL DOUBTS FOR THE DEBUT

In addition to Danilo and Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha also did not play in the Carioca finals. The number 11 was on the bench in the second leg, but was not fit to play. Now, the expectation is that the three players will be able to reinforce Mengão in the first game of the Brasileirão.

Filipe Luís's coaching staff will decide on Friday (28) whether Everton Cebolinha, Danilo and Bruno Henrique will be fit to play against Internacional. If they are cleared, the players will be able to reinforce Flamengo in the opening match. The match will kick off on Saturday (29), at 9pm, at Maracanã, where Flamengo and Internacional will begin the fight for the Brazilian Championship title.