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Jair will no longer play for Vasco this season

Vasco remains in a state of alert in the Brazilian Championship, even after their 3-2 victory over Sport at Ilha do Retiro, in Recife. To make matters worse for Vasco, midfielder Jair has suffered a serious injury and will be sidelined for the match against Flamengo as well as for the remainder of 2025.

This is because Jair took a hard hit in the second half of the match against Sport last Sunday (31). After medical exams, it was confirmed that the midfielder partially tore his anterior cruciate ligament, his medial collateral ligament, and also injured his meniscus after twisting his knee. Therefore, he will only return in 2026.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS VASCO?

Thus, Jair will be absent for Vasco in the match against Flamengo on the 29th of this month, at Maracanã, at 5:30 PM (Brasília time). The match is valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. It is worth mentioning that the derby will take place between the dates of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores for Mengão.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS DOING?

Flamengo is leading the Brazilian Championship with 47 points. Despite the draw against Grêmio, Mengão remains at the top of the tournament. On the other hand, Vasco beat Sport away from home 3-2, but still remains on alert, as they are in 15th place in the Brasileirão.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, before thinking about Vasco, Flamengo has another commitment ahead. The team coached by Filipe Luís will take the field on the 14th of this month, against Juventude. The match will be in Caxias do Sul, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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