Flamengo’s star striker, pedro, has sent a heartfelt message too the passionate fanbase, acknowledging the club’s current momentum and the critical matches ahead. He emphasized that these crucial moments for the team far outweigh his personal absence during this final stretch of the season.
“Nação, stopping by to say that Flamengo, the moment the club is going through and the games it has ahead of it, are much bigger than my absence in this final stretch. I appreciate all your affection, very sad to be left out, but confident in the group that dedicates itself and gives a lot in everyday life and games. Support nonstop as you always do. Everyone there puts the club as a priority. I will be where I have been for most of my life: in the crowd with you. Today we have the first final. May we be together supporting and leading Flamengo to the glories it deserves. It will always be for Flamengo. the Lord is good at ALL times. ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ philippians 4:13”
pedro, via X (formerly Twitter)
Nação, stopping by to say that Flamengo, the moment the club is going through and the games it has ahead of it, are much bigger than my absence in this final stretch.
I appreciate all your affection, very sad to be left out, but confident in the group that dedicates itself and… pic.twitter.com/uOBZKK7L3U
— P9 (@Pedro9oficial)
November 19, 2025
Pedro eyes Saturday Return, Focused on Libertadores Glory
pedro was on track to make his return to the pitch this Saturday, facing Red Bull Bragantino at the iconic Maracanã stadium in a crucial Brazilian Championship fixture. The initial plan was for him to play with a protective sling, a strategic move to regain match fitness and rhythm before the highly anticipated Copa Libertadores final on November 29th, set to take place in Lima, Peru, against Palmeiras.
The “Red-Black” squad is scheduled to depart for the Peruvian capital on the 26th. Before their continental showdown, Flamengo has a demanding schedule, including the match against Bragantino on Saturday, a derby against Fluminense today, and a clash with Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte.These games are vital for maintaining their form and confidence as they aim for South American supremacy.
