Edenilson: Botafogo man's injury and recovery timeline | OneFootball

Botafogo have lost an important piece for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship. The club announced that Edenilson suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh and will need a recovery period estimated at four to six weeks.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the issue occurred during the 2-0 loss to Mirassol last Saturday, the 19th, at Estádio Municipal José Maria de Campos Maia, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Edenilson came on at the start of the second half, replacing Huguinho, and remained on the field for the final 45 minutes. The injury now forces a break at a time of change for Botafogo.

The club is going through a new phase under Tite and will have another absence in the black-and-white squad. If he takes the maximum recovery time, Edenilson is only expected to return at the end of October, between rounds 33 and 34 of the Brasileirão.

Defensive midfielder was a frequent option in the squad

Signed by Botafogo at the start of 2026 after terminating his contract with Grêmio, Edenilson quickly became part of the team’s rotation. The player has made 29 appearances for the club, scoring four goals and providing three assists.

His experience and versatility made him a regular option this season. Now, Tite will have to look for alternatives during his absence, which reduces the squad’s options during an important stretch of the Brasileirão.

Botafogo try to respond in the Brasileirão

The injury comes at a time of pressure on Botafogo. The team are coming off a loss to Mirassol and have only one win in their last five matches. With 35 points, Glorioso currently sit 12th in the Brazilian Championship.

The proximity to the lower part of the table increases the weight of the upcoming matches and keeps the relegation warning alive. Tite arrives to change the leadership, but he still needs to find answers for a team going through an inconsistent spell.

Clássico against Vasco will be the next challenge

The club from the Lone Star will have a longer preparation period before returning to the field. Because of the FIFA international break, the next match is scheduled only for October 7, against Vasco, at Nilton Santos Stadium.

The derby will be played at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the Brasileirão, and will pit teams in different positions in the table against each other, though both are involved in the battle near the bottom of the standings.

While Edenilson begins treatment for the muscle injury, Tite will have to prepare the team without one of his midfield options. The break until the derby may be used to adjust the lineup and assess the available players.

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