Flamengo Confirms Pedro’s Forearm Fracture, Shuffles Attack for Near-Term Fixtures

Overview

• Medical exams showed a non-displaced fracture of Pedro’s right ulna, so surgery was not required and his arm was immobilized above the elbow.
• The full immobilization prevents rotation and elbow flexion, making match participation impossible until removal, while he continues specific physical maintenance work.
• Club guidance sets no firm return date, with daily reassessments under way and internal estimates pointing to roughly a month out.
• Pedro is not in the squad to face Fortaleza, with forwards Juninho and Wallace Yan listed as options as Carrascal and Pulgar serve suspensions and Alex Sandro, Léo Ortiz and De la Cruz are also out.
• Training sessions placed Gonzalo Plata in the central role, Bruno Henrique reiterated he does not want to play as a number 9, and Luiz Araújo is being leaned on to carry attacking output ahead of the Libertadores second leg.