Saúl of Flamengo considering surgery after the Intercontinental | OneFootball

Spanish Midfielder Deals with Left Leg Tendon Issue

The midfielder of Flamengo, Saúl Ñíguez, may need to undergo surgery after the Intercontinental competition. Currently, the Spaniard is available to Filipe Luís in Qatar, where the red-black team is competing in the international tournament.

According to information from GE, Saúl is facing a problem with the tendon in his left leg. To facilitate treatment, the midfielder and the medical department of Flamengo are considering the possibility of surgical intervention.

Saúl has been conservatively treating an insertional tendinopathy in the Achilles tendon. In summary, since arriving in Brazil, the number 8 has undergone procedures to reduce pain and be fit to play for Flamengo.

WHEN WILL SAÚL DECIDE ON SURGERY?

Despite feeling pain, Saúl remains available to Filipe Luís and is considering surgery to play in 2026 without issues. In the coming weeks, the Spaniard will decide on the procedure with his trusted doctor and the Flamengo team.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Saúl available, Flamengo faces Cruz Azul, from Mexico, this Wednesday (10), at 2 PM (Brasília time). The match, valid for the Intercontinental Cup, takes place at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Following tradition, Coluna do Fla will show all the details of the match on YouTube, website, and social media. Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the game between Flamengo and Cruz Azul.

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