Flamengo Defender Danilo Undergoes Successful Jaw Surgery

Overview

• The collision that caused the injury occurred at the 45th minute of the second half on Sunday, October 11, when Danilo jumped to contest the ball and struck Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio.
• A CT scan confirmed two fractures to Danilo’s mandible and the player underwent corrective surgery on Monday, October 12, performed by bucomaxillofacial surgeon Gustavo Machado with Flamengo doctors Fernando Sassaki and Luiz Macedo; the club said the operation was successful and discharge was expected the same night.
• Medical staff report Danilo was disoriented in the locker room and suffered a displaced tooth after the match, facts that led to immediate imaging and the decision to operate.
• Flamengo expects Danilo to be sidelined for at least a month, making him likely to miss the two Copa Libertadores semifinal legs against Estudiantes and reducing defensive options for upcoming domestic and continental fixtures.
• The club published a strongly worded note criticizing refereeing standards, saying this is the ninth player fracture suffered in matches this year and urging greater protection for its players, a stance that could intensify debate over officiating and player safety protocols.