Player injured, ruled out of Flamengo's Libertadores matches | OneFootball

Which Flamengo player is recovering from an injury?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The under-20 team of Flamengo has the 2026 calendar set for the Libertadores, starting in March. For the competition, the Rubro-Negro will have a significant absence in the offensive sector: Joshua.

According to the report by Coluna do Fla, Joshua suffered an injury after taking a hard 'hit' on the leg during training. After feeling pain, the athlete underwent medical examinations, which confirmed a contusion in the area.

Joshua's injury is not considered serious, however, the estimated recovery time was the major obstacle, given the proximity to the start of the under-20 Libertadores. In light of this situation, coach Bruno Pivetti decided to leave the player out of the squad list.

WHAT IS JOSHUA'S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

As also learned by the report from Coluna do Fla, Joshua was receiving opportunities in the professional squad at the start of this season. If it weren't for the injury, the Ninho's talent had a chance to be included in Flamengo's matches at the beginning of the Brasileirão.

It's important to note that before the main squad debuted, Joshua was a starter in the first three games for Flamengo in the Carioca. Before that, the athlete had already been given opportunities by Filipe Luís. Last season, the player even played in a Copa do Brasil match against Botafogo-PB, where he scored his first professional goal.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION FOR THE UNDER-20 LIBERTADORES?

Without Joshua, Flamengo begins preparation focused on the under-20 Libertadores. The competition takes place from March 7 to 22, in Quito, Ecuador. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will learn about their opponents in the competition through a draw held next Tuesday (10). Finally, the Mengão is aiming for the continental three-peat.

SEE THE LIST OF FLAMENGO'S REGISTRATIONS FOR THE UNDER-20 LIBERTADORES

Alan Santos, Camargo, Da Mata, Daniel Sales, Diego Guimarães, Ernest, Guilherme Gomes, Gustavo Ramires, Gusttavo, João Couto, João Victor, Josmar, Kaio Nóbrega, Léo Nannetti, Lucas Vieira, Luiz Felipe, Pablo Lúcio, Ryan Roberto, and Werneck.

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