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Which Flamengo player is recovering from injury?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The under-20 team of Flamengo has the Libertadores on its 2026 calendar, which begins in March. For the competition, the Rubro-Negro will be missing an important player in the offensive sector: Joshua.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Joshua suffered an injury after taking a hard hit to the leg during training. After feeling pain, the athlete underwent medical exams, which confirmed a contusion in the area.

Joshua’s injury is not considered serious; however, the estimated recovery time was a major obstacle, given how close it is to the start of the under-20 Libertadores. In light of this situation, coach Bruno Pivetti chose to leave the player off the squad list.

WHAT IS JOSHUA’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

As also reported by Coluna do Fla, Joshua was receiving opportunities with the professional squad at the start of this season. If not for the injury, the homegrown talent would have had a chance to be included in the squad for Flamengo games at the start of the Brasileirão.

It’s important to note that before the main squad debuted, Joshua started in Flamengo’s first three matches of the Carioca. Previously, the player had already received opportunities under Filipe Luís. Last season, he even played in a Copa do Brasil match against Botafogo-PB, in which he scored his first goal as a professional.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION FOR THE UNDER-20 LIBERTADORES?

Without Joshua, Flamengo begins its preparations focused on the Under-20 Libertadores. The tournament takes place from March 7 to 22, in Quito, Ecuador. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will learn its opponents in a draw to be held next Tuesday (10th). Finally, Mengão will be seeking its third continental title.

SEE THE LIST OF FLAMENGO’S REGISTERED PLAYERS FOR THE UNDER-20 LIBERTADORES

Alan Santos, Camargo, Da Mata, Daniel Sales, Diego Guimarães, Ernest, Guilherme Gomes, Gustavo Ramires, Gusttavo, João Couto, João Victor, Josmar, Kaio Nóbrega, Léo Nannetti, Lucas Vieira, Luiz Felipe, Pablo Lúcio, Ryan Roberto, and Werneck.

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