Flamengo confirm surgery for player after injury

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·15 January 2026

Flamengo confirm surgery for player after injury

Which Flamengo player will have to undergo surgery?

Flamengo updated the clinical situation of Johnny after he left the Moça Bonita Stadium field with pain in his left shoulder. In the official statement published this Thursday (15th), the club informed that the player suffered trauma in the area and, therefore, will have to undergo surgery.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT?

“The player Johnny Góes, substituted in the first half of Bangu vs. Flamengo, valid for the 2026 Carioca Championship, suffered trauma to the left shoulder. After examinations, an acromioclavicular joint injury was diagnosed, requiring surgical treatment. The procedure will be carried out this Thursday (15th) at 5 PM at the Niterói D’Or Hospital. The operation will be conducted by Flamengo's Medical Department in conjunction with Dr. Bruno Tebaldi, a specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery. The player is clinically stable, well-assisted, and new updates will be released as the post-operative condition evolves.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHNNY, FLAMENGO'S PLAYER?

In the match between Flamengo and Bangu last Wednesday (14th), Johnny got injured after a challenge for the ball in the attack. Near the goal line, the player was involved in a clash with an opponent. In the fall, his body landed on his left shoulder.

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As soon as the incident occurred, Johnny showed signs of being in a lot of pain, but he returned to the field. Minutes later, he couldn't continue and asked to be substituted. The treatment even started at the Moça Bonita Stadium.

HOW WAS JOHNNY'S START TO THE 2026 SEASON?

Johnny was a starter in the first two games for Flamengo at the start of the Carioca. Now, due to this injury, the player will have to stay away from the field for a while and will be absent from the upcoming matches of the Rubro-Negro in the State Championship.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Without Johnny, Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday (17th) to face Volta Redonda in the second round of the Carioca. In summary, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV will provide detailed coverage of the match 'in loco' on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.