Samuel Xavier avoids surgery, conservative rehab for dislocated shoulder

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·27 August 2026

Samuel Xavier avoids surgery, conservative rehab for dislocated shoulder

Right-back Samuel Xavier will not need surgery after dislocating his left shoulder in Fluminense’s win over Remo last Saturday (22) in the Brazilian Championship.

According to journalist Victor Lessa, the player will continue with conservative treatment and will be unavailable for coach Marcão in the upcoming matches. Samuel Xavier’s case is different from that of center-back Igor Rabello. The defender suffered a more complicated shoulder injury and is expected to undergo surgery at the end of the year. With Samuel Xavier out, Júlio Fidelis should get more playing time. The Xerém youngster came on last Saturday against Remo, replacing Samuel Xavier himself — Guga, the usual starter in the position, was suspended.