Flamengo’s Danilo Undergoes Successful Jaw Surgery After Collision With Fluminense Keeper

Overview

• The injury happened on Sunday, October 11, when Danilo collided with Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio while contesting a ball in the 45th minute of the second half.
• A hospital CT scan confirmed two fractures to Danilo’s jaw and a corrective operation was performed the next morning by bucomaxillofacial surgeon Gustavo Machado with Flamengo doctors Fernando Sassaki and Luiz Macedo present.
• Flamengo reported the surgery was successful and said Danilo is expected to leave hospital Monday night, but the club has not given an official timetable for his return to play.
• Media outlets report that Danilo could miss at least one month of action, which would include at least six matches and both legs of the Libertadores semifinals.
• The club issued a note counting nine player fractures in 2026 and criticized match officiating for allowing rough plays, and midfielder Jorge Carrascal is being re-evaluated after leaving the same game with a facial hematoma.