Emerson Royal rings Benfica player, apologises after Flamengo injury | OneFootball

Jaden Umeh suffered a muscle injury against Flamengo

Benfica (POR) forward Jaden Umeh, 18, suffered a muscle injury in the match against Flamengo this Saturday (11) in a mid-season friendly. The challenge that forced the youngster off the pitch involved full-back Emerson Royal, who called the Nigerian to apologize.

After learning about Jaden Umeh’s injury, Emerson Royal called the Nigerian forward this Tuesday (14). Thus, the Flamengo full-back apologized to the player for the incident. The information was reported by Portuguese newspaper ‘A Bola’ and confirmed by reporter Mônica Alves from Coluna do Fla.

How did the incident involving Emerson Royal and Jaden Umeh happen?

The incident involving Jaden Umeh and Emerson Royal took place in the first half. On that occasion, the Benfica forward received a pass and, while trying to win the ball, the Flamengo full-back hit the youngster’s legs. He was unable to continue on the pitch and asked to be substituted.

As a result, Jaden Umeh underwent tests after the match, which confirmed a serious muscle injury in his right thigh. Therefore, the forward will be sidelined for about three months.

Did Emerson Royal receive attacks from Benfica fans?

Emerson Royal’s wife, Estela Braga revealed that, along with the full-back, she suffered racist abuse after the match between Flamengo and Benfica. The aggressors used derogatory terms such as “fucking favela people” and called the Flamengo player a “favela pig“.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Emerson Royal available, Flamengo will play one more friendly before the Brazilian calendar resumes. On Friday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Olimpia (PAR) at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. However, Flamengo TV (YouTube) will broadcast the friendly between Rubro-Negro and Olimpia.

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