Flamengo fitness coach gives update on Pedro, reveals special care taken

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·12 January 2026

Flamengo fitness coach gives update on Pedro, reveals special care taken

Fernando Sassaki and Diogo Linhares participated in a press conference this Monday (12)

After the debut in the Campeonato Carioca with the under-20 team, Flamengo is preparing to start the season with the main squad. This Monday (12), assistant coach Diogo Linhares and doctor Fernando Sassaki commented on the situation of striker Pedro.

— Pedro showed up in good shape. Just to inform you, we repeated the X-ray in his case. Everything is fine, as it already was, remaining within normal parameters. But, out of caution — even due to our excessive concern for our athletes — we repeated some tests. We also repeated the test for the muscle injury, which already shows signs of healing — Fernando Sassaki began.

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— The player is well, completely asymptomatic. He completed all the tests scheduled for today: physiotherapy, physical preparation, and physiology. He did well, looked good. Regarding his conditioning, I think it’s important to arrive earlier. For him, this only brings benefits. He continues to be monitored. When a player has an injury, he receives special care for a few months, which is normal. Those coming back from injury are monitored and managed differently from the other players — he emphasized.

WHAT IS PEDRO'S SITUATION?

Thus, Pedro had some injuries last season. In November, before the final of the Libertadores, the striker was injured after a thigh problem. As a result, Flamengo decided to maintain special care for the player so that the number 9 can return in 2026 at 100% physical condition.

— Pedro showed up for our week of training, using all the club's facilities. He did everything with excellence, in an effective and very focused way. Now, he will continue with our preseason to have a great season this year — Diogo Linhares concluded.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

In this way, Flamengo is making the final adjustments to debut in the season with the main squad. Before that, the Most Beloved drew 1-1 with Portuguesa-RJ on Sunday (11), in the Campeonato Carioca.

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