Saúl returns to Flamengo, continues recovery after surgery | OneFootball

Flamengo announced this Tuesday, in an official statement, that the Spanish midfielder, Saúl Ñiguez, has returned to the club, was evaluated by the medical department, and is continuing his recovery from heel surgery.

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Official statement

“Midfielder Saúl Ñiguez returned to Flamengo on the morning of this Tuesday (27), at CT George Helal. The athlete was evaluated by the club's Medical Department and continued with the recovery plan established after the surgical procedure on his left heel. The player will continue to be monitored by Flamengo's professionals, according to the schedule defined for this stage of the process.”

The player underwent the procedure in Madrid on January 9 and began recovery in Spain. The expected return to the field is in two to three months.

Start of the season

The Rubro-Negro is experiencing a challenging moment in the Campeonato Carioca, occupying the fifth position in group B, in the relegation playoff zone for the tournament's second division.

Filipe Luís's team is preparing for their debut in the Brazilian Championship against São Paulo, at MorumBIS.

Next game

⚔️ Game: São Paulo vs Flamengo

🏆 Competition: First round of the Brazilian Championship

📅 Date: January 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

🏟️ Location: MorumBIS (SP)

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