Saúl set for surgery this Friday | OneFootball

Flamengo announced that the player will undergo surgery in Spain

Planning all the details for the 2026 season, Flamengo announced that Saúl will undergo surgery. Thus, the procedure on the left heel of the red-black player is expected to take place this Friday (09).

In summary, Saúl is waiting for Dr. Niek Van Dijk to return from vacation this Thursday (08). This is because the professional is considered a world reference in insertional Achilles tendinopathy, which is a prominent bone in the heel that causes pain.

In the meantime, Niek Van Dijk has already performed this type of surgery on players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Van Persie. Returning from vacation, the doctor will operate on Saúl in Spain. Once released, the player will return to Brazil to continue treatment with Flamengo's medical department.

What is Saúl's problem?

Saúl has a prominent bone in the heel that causes pain. Therefore, the surgery recommended for the player involves removing this protruding piece of bone to permanently eliminate the athlete's discomfort.

After undergoing surgery, Saúl is only expected to return to the field for Flamengo after the Campeonato Carioca and with the Brasileirão in progress. Additionally, the midfielder will miss the Supercopa do Brasil finals against Corinthians and the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG).

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