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How Did Saúl Ñíguez Appear at the Atlético de Madrid (ESP) Game This Sunday (18)?

Midfielder Saúl Ñíguez remains in Spain after undergoing surgery on his left heel. Taking advantage of his time in the country where he was born, the Flamengo player was seen at the Atlético de Madrid (ESP) stadium on crutches.

In a round of the Spanish Championship, Atlético de Madrid defeated Alavés (ESP) 1-0. One of the people present at the venue this Sunday (18) was Saúl Ñíguez. The midfielder even posted a photo on social media from inside the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Before transferring to Mengão, the player used to play for the Spanish team.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO SAÚL ÑÍGUEZ, FLAMENGO PLAYER?

Towards the end of last season, Saúl began to experience pain in his heel. However, at first, the Medical Department of Flamengo, together with the player, opted for a conservative treatment, which allowed the midfielder to play until the team’s last game of the year.

After the season ended, Flamengo conducted another exam to assess Saúl’s clinical condition. Following the results, the player underwent surgery in Spain and will only return to activities with Rubro-Negro once he is cleared by the doctor who operated on him.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF FLAMENGO’S MAIN SQUAD?

While Saúl continues his recovery, the main squad of Flamengo remains focused on the 2026 pre-season. The players returned last Monday (12), at CT Ninho do Urubu.

The expectation is that the ‘full-strength’ squad will only return for the debut of the Brasileirão against São Paulo, on January 28. Thus, the under-20 team should continue to take the field in the next rounds of the Carioca.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME IN THE CARIOCA?

Flamengo’s next match in the Carioca will be against Vasco, for the third round. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (21), at Maracanã. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV will provide detailed coverage of the match ‘on site’ on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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