Blow for Flamengo: key player ruled out of Supercopa and Recopa matches | OneFootball

Saúl to Undergo Surgery on Left Heel

The Flamengo squad will face a setback for the Supercopa and Recopa finals. This is because midfielder Saúl Ñíguez will undergo surgery and will be off the field for a period of two to three months. Therefore, the Spaniard will also not play in the Campeonato Carioca and the beginning of the Brasileirão.

In the final stretch of last season, Saúl dealt with pain in his left heel. Due to the decisive phase of the Brasileirão, Libertadores, and World Cup, the Spaniard played through the pain. With the season's end, the athlete began discussions with the medical department of Flamengo about the necessity of surgical intervention.

Thus, the parties decided on the surgery, which will take place next week in Spain. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Niek van Dijk, a world-renowned expert in the field. However, the date of the surgery will be announced after the final consultation with the Dutch doctor.

WHY IS SAÚL MISSING THE FINALS?

Saúl will not be recovered by February, when the Supercopa and Recopa take place. The match between the Brazilian champion and Corinthians, winner of the Copa do Brasil, will be on the 1st. Meanwhile, Flamengo's matches against Lanús (ARG) will take place on 19th and 26th of February.

Additionally, Saúl is out of the Campeonato Carioca, which will be decided on March 8th. He will also miss the final stretch of the Brasileirão, which begins on January 28th. Thus, Flamengo's debut will be against São Paulo, as the visiting team.

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