Flamengo player vows for 2026: "You've not seen half of me" | OneFootball

Saúl has been playing with pain and hasn't been able to perform as expected at Flamengo

Signed by Flamengo in the middle of the year, Saúl acknowledges that he hasn't been able to perform at his best with the Sacred Mantle. With pain in the tendon of his left leg, the Spaniard is making sacrifices in this final stretch of the season. Looking forward to a problem-free 2026, the number 8 stated that he hasn't been able to show even 50% of his potential in Brazil.

“My wife is happy, which is important, and I have a Brazilian son. Now I want to recover, get back to playing well, and show what Saúl is capable of, because they haven't seen even half of me,” said Saúl, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper ‘As’.

IS SAÚL OUT FOR THE FINAL?

The pain in the tendon has led Saúl to consider surgery. Flamengo and the Spaniard have discussed the best method, but the invasive process is likely to be chosen for treatment. Despite the issue, the midfielder continues training and is available to Filipe Luís, but with the help of medication.

— At the moment, I'm enjoying the final. Afterwards, I have a medical appointment and will try to have the surgery as soon as possible, because I have some mild pain, but it's limiting me. Especially on the fields in Brazil, which are sometimes harder. I have calcifications inside the tendon and they are bothering me. I take anti-inflammatories every day —, he explained.

— I'm trying to reduce the swelling. I've been pushing myself to the limit, but the pain only increases. I wanted to be with the team at the end of the season, but I need to focus on being fit for the next season and being able to play at this level again —, he concluded.

WILL SAÚL PLAY THE FINAL?

A substitute in Filipe Luís's team, Saúl will be an option in the final this Wednesday (17), against PSG (FRA), for the Club World Cup. The match kicks off at 2 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar. Coluna do Fla, of course, will provide full coverage of the match.

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