Saúl reveals drama after Flamengo match: “My son is in ICU” | OneFootball

Saúl Ñíguez commented on the situation right after the match against Bahia

Flamengo defeated Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. After the game, Saúl Ñíguez, who provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal, revealed that he has been going through difficult days in his personal life, as his son is in the ICU.

— The truth is that I’m very happy to be back. Today I was very lucky because my daughter came to see me after a long time. It hasn’t been an easy day for me, because my son is in the ICU and we’ve been at the hospital for three days. Being able to play today, enjoy it... seeing my daughter in the stands makes me very happy — said Saúl Ñíguez right after Flamengo’s match.

Saúl Ñíguez has three children, and the middle one is Enzo, who was born in 2023. The Spanish midfielder’s firstborn is África, born in 2021. Lastly, Marco, who is also Brazilian, from Rio de Janeiro, was born in 2025.

HOW DID SAÚL PLAY?

Leonardo Jardim brought on Saúl Ñíguez in the 33rd minute of the second half, when the Spanish midfielder replaced Evertton Araújo. The European then assisted Lucas Paquetá’s goal in the 35th minute, his first assist of the season.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

With Saúl Ñíguez available, Flamengo return to action next Wednesday (22) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã against Vitória, in a match valid for the Copa do Brasil. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information.

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