Flu confirm Martinelli injury, up to eight weeks out | OneFootball

Fluminense confirmed, on Monday morning, the official diagnosis of the injury suffered by midfielder Martinelli during the match against Operário-PR in the Copa do Brasil. After undergoing MRI scans last Saturday, a Grade 3A edema was detected in the rectus femoris muscle at the front of his left thigh.

The player, who is a key part of coach Luís Zubeldía’s tactical setup, has already begun an intensive recovery process at the Carlos Castilho Training Center.

Recovery Timeline

According to the club’s medical department, Martinelli is expected to return to on-field activities in six to eight weeks. The treatment will follow strict physiotherapy protocols to ensure the muscle fiber fully heals before he transitions to physical conditioning.

Impact on the Squad

Martinelli’s absence represents a strategic challenge for the coaching staff. With a packed schedule between the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, Zubeldía will have to look for alternatives within the squad to maintain the midfield’s dynamics, which is already dealing with the recent absences of Germán Cano and Lucho Acosta.

The expectation is that the midfielder will be available again for the decisive stage of the competitions in the second half of the year, possibly returning right after the break for the World Cup.

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