Saúl set to return to Flamengo on confirmed date | OneFootball

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·25 January 2026

Saúl set to return to Flamengo on confirmed date

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Saúl continues recovery after surgery on his left heel


Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (25) to face Fluminense in the fourth round of the Carioca. Meanwhile, off the pitch, Saúl is continuing his recovery after heel surgery. The Spaniard, in fact, already has a set date to return to the Rubro-Negro.

Thus, Saúl is expected at Flamengo next week. At CT Ninho do Urubu, the midfielder will continue his recovery from the left heel surgery, together with the Medical Department (DM) of Mengão. The information comes from ‘GE’.


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Why did Saúl undergo surgery?

Saúl began experiencing pain in his heel towards the end of the 2025 season. However, the midfielder opted for conservative treatment in order to play in the decisive matches of the Libertadores and the Brasileirão.

Therefore, at the end of the season, Saúl spoke with Flamengo’s Medical Department and both decided to proceed with the heel surgery. The player underwent the procedure in Spain and has already started treatment to return to the pitch.

What are Saúl’s stats at Flamengo?

Saúl arrived at Flamengo in July 2025, on a free transfer, after terminating his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). In total, the midfielder played 24 matches in the red-and-black shirt, recording two assists. In addition, the Spaniard was part of the squads that won the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo will take the field this Sunday (25) to face Fluminense. The classic will take place at 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca classic.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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