Ex-Flamengo eyes Cruzeiro starting spot after Cássio injury | OneFootball

Which Former Flamengo Player Could Be a Starter for Cruzeiro?

Matheus Cunha signed a contract with Cruzeiro at the beginning of this season after leaving Flamengo. The goalkeeper is now aiming for the starting position in the Minas Gerais team, as Cássio will only return to the field in 2027.

Cássio left the Maracanã field during a Flamengo match against Cruzeiro at the beginning of the second half after feeling pain in his left knee. Exams revealed a multi-ligament injury in the area.

Therefore, Cássio will undergo surgical treatment, which will be conducted by Cruzeiro's medical head, Dr. Sérgio Campolina, at the Orizonti Hospital. Thus, the athlete will only return to the field next season.

How Many Matches Did Matheus Cunha Play in 2025?

Matheus Cunha had very little playing time under the command of Filipe Luís. As a result, the goalkeeper participated in only five matches in 2025. In other words, the lack of minutes was the decisive factor for the goalkeeper to transfer to Cruzeiro.

Who Are the Current Goalkeepers for Flamengo?

Currently, Flamengo has three goalkeepers in the squad. They are: Rossi, Andrew, and Dyogo Alves. In other words, the Most Beloved has not suffered from a lack of goalkeepers after Matheus Cunha left for Cruzeiro.

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