Flamengo: Pulgar and Evertton Araújo leave match with pains, causing concern

By:Luzia AiresInjuries02/09/2026at 21:28

Flamengo ended the match against Mirassol with an alert raised in the medical department: Erick Pulgar and Evertton Araújo suffered muscle injuries and have become an immediate concern.

The confrontation against Mirassol, valid for the fourth round of the Brazilian Serie A, left a bitter taste for the Rubro-Negro fans, who saw Flamengo’s midfield be seriously affected. Besides the on-field result, the coaching staff had to deal with the early exits of two key players in defensive support.

The scenario of uncertainty arose still in the first half, when the Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar felt severe pain after a collision. The sequence of forced substitutions made it clear that the squad will face important challenges in the upcoming rounds of the national tournament.

Medical Department’s Diagnosis

According to the official bulletin released by the club’s press office, Erick Pulgar reported trauma to his right thigh, which made his continued presence on the field impossible. The concern increased when his immediate substitute also reported physical problems.

Evertton Araújo, who came in for the Chilean, felt discomfort in his left thigh and was substituted at halftime of the match.

Impact and Sequence in the Brasileirão

The situation of the two players will now be closely monitored by the club’s physiotherapy team and health professionals. The loss of two players in the same position creates a logistical problem for the coaching staff, who need to rearrange the tactical scheme for the upcoming commitments.

Flamengo is entering a marathon of decisive games, and any prolonged absence of these midfielders could compromise the team’s defensive stability. The focus now is on the athletes’ quick recovery so that the coach can count on a full squad in the continuation of the fight for the Brazilian Serie A title.

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