Evertton Araújo suffers serious injury, no return date at Flamengo | OneFootball

What happened to Evertton Araújo, Flamengo’s defensive midfielder?

Flamengo have a new ‘headache’ for the rest of the season: Evertton Araújo. That’s because, after leaving Wednesday’s (02) match against Mirassol with discomfort in his left thigh, tests diagnosed a serious adductor injury in his leg.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Evertton Araújo currently has no expected return date to the pitch. As a result, Flamengo lose yet another midfield option right at the decisive stage of the season.

How did Evertton Araújo’s injury happen?

Evertton Araújo came on in the match against Mirassol near the end of the first half. The defensive midfielder replaced Erick Pulgar, who had already left the field in pain. That gave the youngster the chance to get minutes right afterward in the match.

However, Evertton Araújo ended up leaving the field just after halftime with discomfort in his left thigh. As a result, Flamengo had to make another substitution in the same match. Later tests then confirmed the seriousness of the injury suffered by the midfielder.

What is the impact of the injury on Flamengo?

Evertton Araújo’s injury comes at a time of a packed schedule for the Most Beloved. After all, the Rubro-Negro side faces a run of decisive matches in both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores in the coming weeks. So each absence requires immediate adjustments from the coaching staff.

As a result, Leonardo Jardim loses another option right at the final stretch of the season. However, the squad still has other defensive midfielders available to make up the starting team, such as Erick Pulgar and Jorginho. Even so, Evertton Araújo’s lengthy absence reduces the number of alternatives in that area.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Evertton Araújo available, Flamengo return to action this Sunday (06) to face Remo. The match will take place at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mangueirão, in Belém, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details on Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Remo.

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