What message did Saúl give to Flamengo fans?
Saul has not yet participated in Flamengo’s pre-season, as he is still recovering from a heel injury. For this reason, the midfielder made a point of sending a message to the Red and Black fans on social media.
“As you know, I underwent surgery two weeks ago. Now I am in the rehabilitation phase, training little by little and following the advice of the best professionals. I hope to return to the pitch very soon. I will return to Brazil soon. Thank you for all the messages”, he said.
As you know, I had surgery two weeks ago. Now I’m in the rehabilitation phase, training little by little and following the advice of the best professionals. I hope to return to the pitch very soon. Soon return to Brazil. Thank you for all the messages ♥️💪🏽🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/ufKFiv1b7k
— Saul (@saulniguez) January 23, 2026
Why did Saúl undergo surgery?
Saúl began to experience pain in his heel in the final stretch of the 2025 season. However, the midfielder opted for conservative treatment to be able to play in the decisive matches of the Libertadores and Brasileirão.
Therefore, at the end of the season, Saúl spoke with Flamengo’s Medical Department and both decided to undergo heel surgery. The athlete, therefore, underwent the procedure in Spain and has already started treatment to return to the field.
What is Flamengo’s next game?
Despite Saúl’s absence, Flamengo focuses its attention on the classic against Fluminenseon Sunday (25), for the fourth round of the Carioca Championship. The match is scheduled for 6pm (Brasília time), with Premiere broadcast on pay-per-view.
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