Pedro Suffers Left-Thigh Injury, Set To Miss Flamengo’s Libertadores Final

Overview

• Flamengo said Pedro felt pain in training on Tuesday, underwent imaging on Wednesday that confirmed a left-thigh muscular lesion, and immediately began treatment.
• A radiograph showed consolidation of his previously fractured right ulna, indicating progress in his arm recovery.
• Reports cite an MRI identifying a rectus femoris injury in the left thigh that medical staff consider severe, with projections he may not return until 2026.
• Coaches are adjusting the forward line for the Palmeiras decider, with Bruno Henrique widely mentioned as the leading option and Gonzalo Plata unavailable due to suspension.
• The final is set for November 29 at the Monumental de Lima, with three Flamengo matches beforehand and the squad scheduled to travel to Peru on November 26.