Pedro suffers arm fracture, set to miss Flamengo’s Libertadores semi-final

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·23 de outubro de 2025

Pedro suffers arm fracture, set to miss Flamengo’s Libertadores semi-final

Flamengo to Assess Pedro's Condition Before Decisive Libertadores Match

During the match against Racing (ARG) on Wednesday (22), Pedro felt pain in his hand and ended up using a red bandage on the area. After the match, the number 9 went to the hospital for tests, which confirmed a fracture in the forward's forearm.

Substituted with pain in his right arm in the second half of Flamengo 1 x 0 Racing, in a match valid for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, the forward Pedro underwent imaging tests early this Thursday morning (23). The report indicated a non-displaced fracture in the ulna. The player will be re-evaluated today by the club's Medical Department to establish a recovery plan,” said Flamengo.

As a result, Pedro is expected to have his arm immobilized for 21 to 30 days. Now, the forward will be re-evaluated with an eye on the upcoming commitments of Mengão. Finally, Flamengo has not confirmed how long the number 9 will be out of play.

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However, it is likely that Pedro will miss the return leg of the Libertadores semifinals. Despite this, the Medical Department of Flamengo will assess the number 9's condition to ensure whether the forearm injury will prevent the player from playing for a period.

What Happened?

In summary, Pedro and a Racing player were contesting a ball in the midfield. As a result, the Flamengo forward fell to the ground holding his hands, already in pain. Despite this, the number 9 dismissed medical attention and tried to continue playing.

However, Pedro continued to play with pain in his hand and, at a certain point, went to the sideline to put a red bandage on his wrist. Finally, at 30 minutes into the second half, Bruno Henrique came on to replace the number 9.

What Did Filipe Luís Say?

— Pedro took a kick to the arm and now went to have an exam at the hospital. Probably [what is concerning] is the extent of this injury, as he is a player who uses his arm a lot for protection. He was very bothered by this –, he said.

And Now?

Now, probably without Pedro, Flamengo has important matches coming up in the season. On Saturday (25), the Most Beloved faces Fortaleza, for the 30th round of the Brasileirão, at 19:30 (Brasília time).

After that, next Wednesday (29), Flamengo meets Racing again, in the return leg of the Libertadores semifinals. The match takes place at the Presidente Perón Stadium, known as 'El Cilindro', in Argentina, at 21:30 (Brasília time).

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