Flamengo's Libertadores winner out of Brasileirão after surgery | OneFootball

Willian Arão had a kidney stone and needed surgical intervention this Monday (26)

The Brasileirão 2026 kicks off this Wednesday (28). However, Santos will have an important absence. That's because midfielder Willian Arão, former Flamengo player, underwent surgery this Monday (26) to remove a large kidney stone.

The club reported that, after the 0-0 draw against Red Bull Bragantino last Sunday (25), Arão experienced intense pain. Tests then identified the problem and recommended surgery to prevent something more serious from happening to the team captain.

On his Instagram profile, Arão shared that the kidney stone was about one centimeter in size. Thus, the former Flamengo player added that an internal stent was placed as part of his recovery.

When will the former Flamengo player return?

Santos is expected to have the 2019 Libertadores champion with Flamengo back within two weeks. Therefore, the midfielder will miss the debut of the 2026 edition of the Brasileirão. The team from São Paulo will face Chapecoense, in Chapecó, this Wednesday (28).

When does Flamengo debut in the Brasileirão?

On the same day as Santos with Arão and Gabigol, Flamengo will play São Paulo on Wednesday, at Morumbi, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash in the first round.

O Mais Querido will also be missing players at Morumbi. That's because Saúl Ñíguez, Danilo, and Ayrton Lucas are still recovering from physical issues from last season. Midfielder De La Cruz, on the other hand, is doubtful.

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