Player celebrates return to the pitch after Flamengo match

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·6 April 2026

Player celebrates return to the pitch after Flamengo match

How was Johnny’s return to the pitch?

Flamengo beat Vasco 3-1 last Sunday (05) in the Rio U-20 Cup. In the win, the Rubro-Negro had Johnny back in action. After the match, the player made a point of celebrating his return to the pitch.

“Almost three months away from the pitch. Thank You for this fresh start, Father. Praised be Your name!” Johnny said in an Instagram Stories post. In addition to the message, the defender also shared a photo in which he appeared praying on the pitch at Nivaldo Pereira Stadium.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHNNY AT FLAMENGO?

Johnny is one of the U-20 players who were given opportunities to play in Flamengo’s first matches in the 2026 Carioca. In the match against Bangu, at Moça Bonita, the player suffered an acromioclavicular joint injury in his left shoulder, which kept him off the pitch.

During this period, Johnny underwent surgery and completed every stage of his recovery with the Medical Department. After finishing his physical therapy sessions and being cleared to return to the pitch, the defender was included in Flamengo’s squad list against Vasco.

WHAT IS JOHNNY’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Johnny has won several titles in Flamengo’s youth ranks. This season, the defender is close to aging out of the U-20 category. As a result, the player will be looking to prove himself in order to stay with the club’s senior squad. Finally, the youngster’s contract with Mengo runs until the end of this year.

HOW DID FLAMENGO VS VASCO GO IN THE RIO U-20 CUP?

In short, with Johnny available, Flamengo won the derby against Vasco 3-1 in the Rio U-20 Cup. As a result, the Rubro-Negro ended a ten-year winless streak against their rival.

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