Player injured, ruled out of Flamengo's Libertadores matches | OneFootball

Which Flamengo player is recovering from injury?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The Flamengo U-20 team has the Flamengo 2026 calendar set for the Libertadores, which begins in March. For the competition, the Rubro-Negro will have a significant absence in the offensive sector: Joshua.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Joshua suffered an injury after taking a hard hit to his leg during training. After feeling pain, the athlete underwent medical exams, which confirmed a contusion in the area.

Joshua's injury is not considered serious, however, the estimated recovery time became a major obstacle given the proximity to the start of the U-20 Libertadores. In light of this situation, coach Bruno Pivetti chose to leave the player out of the squad list.

WHAT IS JOSHUA'S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

As also reported by Coluna do Fla, Joshua was receiving opportunities with the professional squad at the start of the season. If it weren't for the injury, the homegrown talent would even have had a chance to be included in the squad for Flamengo games at the beginning of the Brasileirão.

It's important to note that before the main squad debuted, Joshua started in Flamengo's first three matches in the Carioca. Previously, the athlete had already been given opportunities by Filipe Luís. Last season, the player even featured in a Copa do Brasil match against Botafogo-PB, in which he scored his first professional goal.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION FOR THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

Without Joshua, Flamengo begins preparations focused on the U-20 Libertadores. The tournament takes place from March 7 to 22, in Quito, Ecuador. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will learn its opponents in a draw to be held next Tuesday (10th). Finally, Mengão will be seeking their third continental title.

SEE THE LIST OF FLAMENGO PLAYERS REGISTERED FOR THE U-20 LIBERTADORES

Alan Santos, Camargo, Da Mata, Daniel Sales, Diego Guimarães, Ernest, Guilherme Gomes, Gustavo Ramires, Gusttavo, João Couto, João Victor, Josmar, Kaio Nóbrega, Léo Nannetti, Lucas Vieira, Luiz Felipe, Pablo Lúcio, Ryan Roberto, and Werneck.

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