Flamengo confirm surgery for player after injury

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·15 Januari 2026

Flamengo confirm surgery for player after injury

Which Flamengo player will have to undergo surgery?

Flamengo has updated the medical status of Johnny after he left the field at Estádio Moça Bonita with pain in his left shoulder. In the official statement published this Thursday (15), the club reported that the player suffered trauma in the area and, as a result, will have to undergo surgery.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT?

“The player Johnny Góes, who was substituted in the first half of Bangu vs Flamengo, valid for the 2026 Carioca Championship, suffered trauma to his left shoulder. After tests, an acromioclavicular joint injury was diagnosed, with surgical treatment indicated. The procedure will be performed this Thursday (15), at 5:00 p.m., at Hospital Niterói D’Or. The operation will be conducted by Flamengo’s Medical Department together with Dr. Bruno Tebaldi, a specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery. The player is clinically stable, well assisted, and further updates will be released as his post-operative condition evolves.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHNNY, FLAMENGO PLAYER?

In the match between Flamengo and Bangu, last Wednesday (14), Johnny ended up getting injured after a challenge for the ball in attack. Near the end line, the player collided with his opponent. In the fall, his body landed on top of his left shoulder.

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As soon as the incident happened, Johnny showed he was in a lot of pain, but still returned to the field. Minutes later, the youngster couldn’t continue and asked to be substituted. Treatment, in fact, began right there at Estádio Moça Bonita.

HOW WAS JOHNNY'S START TO THE 2026 SEASON?

Johnny started in the first two matches for Flamengo at the beginning of this Carioca season. Now, due to this injury, the player will have to spend some time away from the pitch and, as a result, will be absent from the next matches for the Rubro-Negro in the state championship.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Without Johnny, Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday (17) to face Volta Redonda, for the second round of the Carioca. In short, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match with live coverage on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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