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Flamengo sets deadline for Danilo to return to the field after injury

The defender has not been on the field since the victory over Maricá in the last round of Carioca and Mengão wants to treat the player's return with caution

Flamengo sets deadline for Danilo's return after two consecutive muscle injuries - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Flamengo sets deadline for Danilo's return after two consecutive muscle injuries - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

07 Abr 2025 | 14:56 |

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Flamengo is taking Danilo 's recovery process very cautiously. The 33-year-old full-back has not been on the field for over a month due to two consecutive muscle injuries in the back of his right thigh. The medical department expects him to be available on Sunday , against Grêmio , in the third round of the Brazilian Championship . The information is from the 'GE' portal.


Since he suffered his first injury, before the semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca against Vasco, Danilo began to receive special attention from the club . When he was already following the protocol for activities on the field, he suffered new discomfort in the same area and was again diagnosed with an injury — which delayed his return even further.


The medical department is working cautiously to avoid an early return and a new relapse. The full-back is already doing exercises on the Ninho do Urubu pitch , with a ball, always accompanied by physiotherapists and physical trainers . The priority at this time is to control the workload and speed up recovery in a safe manner.


RETURN AGAINST CENTRAL CÓRDOBA IS RULED OUT

Despite his progress, Danilo will hardly be included in the match against Central Córdoba , this Wednesday (10), for the Libertadores. The coaching staff considers the chance of using him in this duel to be minimal, precisely so as not to compromise the gradual return plan. The focus is to have him in full condition against Grêmio, at the weekend.


The full-back has not played since February 22 , against Maricá. After feeling pain in the back of his right thigh , he was ruled out of the final stages of the Campeonato Carioca and also cut from the Brazilian national team . Later, he was absent from the team in Flamengo's debuts in the Brasileirão and Libertadores , against Internacional and Deportivo Táchira.

DANILO STILL ADAPTS TO BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL

Repatriated this season, Danilo has only played five matches with the Manto Sagrado — four of them as a starter. Under Filipe Luís ' command, he was used as a defender and played alongside Cleiton , Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira (twice).

Flamengo understands that the player is still in the process of readapting to Brazilian football and, therefore, is avoiding any kind of haste. The goal is to ensure that Danilo is 100% physically fit for the rest of the season.



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Flamengo could sign Premier League goalkeeper

Mais Querido is looking for a new goalkeeper to compete with Rossi and the former Corinthians goalkeeper could be an option for the Rio de Janeiro team's board.

Carlos Miguel is negotiating with Palmeiras, but Flamengo and Bahia could enter the dispute; the goalkeeper is evaluating proposals - photo: reproduction
Carlos Miguel is negotiating with Palmeiras, but Flamengo and Bahia could enter the dispute; the goalkeeper is evaluating proposals - photo: reproduction

12 Ago 2025 | 09:44 |

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Palmeiras has made progress in talks to sign Carlos Miguel, currently on his way out of Nottingham Forest, but the deal may take longer than expected. The reason is that the leaked negotiations changed the course of the latest negotiations , causing discomfort between the parties.


The situation is gaining momentum with the possibility of other clubs entering the competition. According to information from GoalBR, Flamengo and Bahia are evaluating the signing . In the case of the Rio de Janeiro club, the board has already expressed interest and is analyzing the feasibility of submitting a formal offer.


CARLOS MIGUEL IS SOUGHT AFTER IN THE MARKET


Standing at 6'4" and a standout performer in his respective competitions, former Corinthians player Carlos Miguel has become one of the most sought-after targets on the market . His profile appeals to clubs looking to bolster their defense with security and experience.

FLAMENGO LOOKS FOR ANOTHER OPTION


Enjoying a strong run in the Brasileirão and advancing in the Libertadores, Flamengo is already making moves behind the scenes to strengthen its squad. The board has prioritized the arrival of a new goalkeeper , especially given the confirmed departure of Matheus Cunha. The goalkeeper signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will leave the club free of charge at the end of the season.

Despite their confidence in Rossi, Flamengo's board knows they need at least one more high-level goalkeeper on the roster. This time, the team wants to tap the transfer market to replace the Argentine , who has made some mistakes in recent games.


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Defender advances in recovery and can reinforce Flamengo in the Brasileirão

The defender continues to improve physically and should return to the field against Internacional in the Brasileirão, after a six-match absence.

Danilo is progressing in his recovery and should reinforce Flamengo in the Brasileirão against Internacional - photo: reproduction
Danilo is progressing in his recovery and should reinforce Flamengo in the Brasileirão against Internacional - photo: reproduction

11 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |

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Since the victory over Fluminense on July 20, Flamengo's defense has faced a challenge in the absence of Danilo. The defender has missed six consecutive games, including the Copa do Brasil round of 16, but is showing significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return to training with the squad later this week.


Despite the progress, his participation against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the Libertadores , is ruled out. The technical committee opts for caution, aiming to avoid the risk of new injury.


RETURN IS EXPECTED IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP


The internal expectation is that Danilo will be available for the match against Colorado, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio. If the return is confirmed, the defender's presence will bring more stability to the defensive system and allow strategic rest for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, who have been playing without rest since his injury.

Without Danilo, the central defender duo has started all six recent games , amassing 540 minutes of unsubstituted play. Their teammate's return is seen as crucial to relieving the strain and offering coach Filipe Luís new options.


FLAMENGO FACED AN INTENSE SEQUENCE

During the period without the defender, Flamengo faced crucial challenges. In addition to the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, which ended in elimination, the team played four Brasileirão matches, winning three and drawing one.


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Good memories, Flamengo! CONMEBOL sets 2025 Libertadores final

The sole decision of the continental tournament takes place on November 29, in Peru, repeating the stage of the 2019 final won by Flamengo over River Plate.

Conmebol confirms Monumental de Lima Stadium as the venue for the 2025 Copa Libertadores final, repeating the setting of the 2019 final - photo: Flamengo
Conmebol confirms Monumental de Lima Stadium as the venue for the 2025 Copa Libertadores final, repeating the setting of the 2019 final - photo: Flamengo

11 Ago 2025 | 19:05 |

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On Monday afternoon (11), Conmebol confirmed that the 2025 Copa Libertadores da América final will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on November 29. This will be the second time that the venue hosts a tournament decision, after having hosted Flamengo 's historic victory over River Plate in 2019.


The arena, which belongs to the University Club and seats approximately 80,000 spectators , was chosen by the organization after the Peruvian capital had already been confirmed as the host city in April. Brasília and Montevideo were also in the running, but were left out of the final selection.


HISTORY OF SINGLE FINALS


2019: Flamengo 2 x 1 River Plate (Monumental, Lima)

2020: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Santos (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)


2021: Palmeiras 2 x 1 Flamengo (Centenary, Montevideo)

2022: Flamengo 1 x 0 Athletico-PR (Monumental de Guayaquil)

2023: Fluminense 2 x 1 Boca Juniors (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)

2024: Botafogo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG (Monumental of Núñez, Buenos Aires)

2025: Monumental de Lima

FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL

The road to the final in Peru begins this Wednesday (13), when Flamengo and Internacional face each other in the first leg of the round of 16, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. The return leg is scheduled for the 20th, at Beira-Rio. Between these two clashes for the Libertadores , the teams also face each other for the Brazilian Championship.


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