Flamengo forward ruptures cruciate ligament and will be replaced by João Pedro from Brighton.
The forward Pedro, who was training with the Brazilian national team, suffered a serious injury to his anterior cruciate ligament during practice and will not be able to return to play this season. Coach Dorival Júnior revealed that the severity of the injury was immediately recognized by the player’s scream during the incident. Find the top football results at football live score app.
Pedro, who was preparing for a significant moment with the national team, injured his knee alone during a movement early in the training session. According to Dorival, the player was completely focused on the ball when his foot got stuck on the ground, resulting in the injury. “It was regrettable; we realized the extent of the pain from the scream he let out,” the coach commented.
This isn’t the first time Pedro has suffered such a severe injury. In 2018, he also faced a ligament rupture in a similar situation shortly after his first call-up to the national team. The coach made it clear that the player will always have a place in the national team and expressed regret that this situation occurred at such a highly anticipated time for the player.
To replace Pedro, Dorival has called up João Pedro from Brighton, noting that the young forward had already been under observation by the coaching staff. João Pedro has been standing out due to his development and qualities that combine technique, strength, and good presence in the area.
The Flamengo player will now begin the recovery process with the support of the club’s and the national team’s medical departments, aiming to return in full strength for the next season. Stay ahead of the curve with BB Score.
