Saúl could return to Flamengo’s squad after the March FIFA break | OneFootball

Flamengo Player Recovering from Heel Surgery

Flamengo continues preparing to face Remo on Thursday (19th), for the seventh round of the Brasileirão. For the match, the Rubro-Negro will still be without Saúl Ñíguez, who is recovering from surgery on his left heel.

Currently, Flamengo is working with the expectation of including Saúl in the squad for matches after the March FIFA break. Thus, there is a chance the midfielder will return to the pitch at the beginning of April. The information was released by journalist Rafla Mello.

It is worth remembering that Saúl was experiencing pain that was interfering with his routine. For this reason, the player underwent surgery at the beginning of January, in Madrid, Spain. Since then, the Spaniard is in the final stage of the recovery process.

What is the story behind Saúl's arrival at Fla?

Saúl arrived at Flamengo in July 2025, after leaving Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Last season, the number 8 played in 24 matches and provided two assists. However, at the end of the year, after a long period of pain, the athlete began to consider the need for surgery.

During the process, Saúl received two recommendations: undergo surgery or continue with conservative treatment. The head of the Flamengo Medical Department, Fernando Sassaki, exchanged information with other professionals consulted by the player. In the end, the final decision was up to the midfielder himself, who chose to have the operation.

Now, Saúl is following the entire recovery process with physiotherapy. In addition, in recent days, the player has resumed physical training and started working with the ball. However, he is still following the recommended limitations.

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