Flamengo’s Pedro Suffers Thigh Injury, Throwing Libertadores Final Into Doubt

Overview

• Imaging confirmed a muscle lesion in Pedro’s left thigh, and he began treatment as control radiography showed consolidation of his previously fractured right ulna.
• Multiple outlets report an MRI identified a serious rectus femoris injury, projecting Pedro to miss the November 29 final and likely the rest of the season, though the club has not issued a formal ruling out.
• Coach Filipe Luís called a return “difficult” yet said he will wait until the eve of the match, and the club is keeping open the option of taking Pedro to Lima before a final decision.
• Before this setback, Flamengo had managed a controlled return and was developing an arm immobilization for match use that would require referee approval.
• With three fixtures before the trip to Peru (Fluminense, Red Bull Bragantino, Atlético-MG), plans point to Bruno Henrique as the leading option up front, and Pedro posted a message thanking fans and urging support for the team.