The Brazilian footballer, Flamengo's Éder Militão, has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee ligament injury.
Militão, who was part of Brazil's squad at the World Cup last year, sustained the injury in training on January 14th and had been unable to play for three weeks before being ruled out.
The injury is not considered serious but it could have an impact on Militão's future with Flamengo. The club announced that he will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The news comes as a surprise to fans and supporters alike. Flamengo, who have struggled to maintain their form this season, has struggled to find a consistent rhythm despite having one of the best strikers in the league.
Militão's absence could also have an impact on Flamengo's squad. The team has struggled to find a balance between attacking and defensive roles,Saudi Pro League Highlights and without him they may struggle to keep up with their opponents.
However, Flamengo has already made some changes to its squad, including the signing of a new striker, Marcelo de Sousa, who has been impressive in his debut season with the club.
Despite the setback, Flamengo remains optimistic about their chances of winning the title next season. They have already shown their resilience in the past few seasons and should be able to bounce back from this setback.