Flamengo confirms injury to Bruno Henrique, who lives drama

Bruno Henrique got hurt again Flamengo and will embezzle the team in Brazil’s Cup. After last Saturday’s game, the 8th, against palm treesfor the Brasileirão, the environment was already tense around the physical situation of the athlete. That’s because, he suffered a strong stomp from the defender luan and left the coaching staff and medical department worried. After evaluations, the attacker saw two ligament injuries confirmed in the left knee and ankle regions.

It is worth noting that Bruno Henrique was injured for most of 2022 and also 2023 and went through a great drama in his career. Upon his return this season, the Flamengo striker emerged as a good alternative to Jorge Sampaoli and already accumulated three goals in 12 games, two of which were scored in the last four matches. The club confirmed the player’s injury through an official note.

Bruno Henrique’s absence was felt during the team’s re-presentation after the 1-1 draw against Palmeiras. The expectation is that the 32-year-old athlete will not undergo any type of surgical procedure in the injured area. As it is ligamentary, Flamengo understands, at first, that the athlete will be able to carry out his treatment with physiotherapy.

The presence of Bruno Henrique in the decisive match of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil is completely out of the question. Jorge Sampaoli should miss the striker, who had been an alternative for Flamengo’s second half. What makes the technician more relieved is that Gabigol returned to training this Monday, the 10th, and will probably be on the field against Athletico-PR.

It is important to highlight that Flamengo has the advantage in the Copa do Brasil. In the first leg, Jorge Sampaoli’s team sought a comeback against Hurricane and beat their rivals by 2-1. Thus, in the Ligga Arena, the red and black team will even be able to draw to advance to the next stage of the national competition.