Flamengo Says Lucas Paquetá Has Thigh Tendon Edema, No Knee Injury

Overview

• Medical exams on Monday found edema in Paquetá’s left thigh tendon and ruled out knee damage, and the club says treatment has begun.
• He was hurt late in Sunday’s 2–0 win over Bahia after an awkward step, finished the match limping, and had scored Flamengo’s second goal.
• Flamengo has not set a return date for the midfielder despite completing imaging and clinical testing overnight.
• Reporting from ge, cited by Terra, estimates a 7–10 day recovery and suggests he will miss Vitória in the Copa do Brasil and Atlético-MG in the league, with a possible return targeted for Estudiantes or Vasco.
• The short setback reshapes midfield choices for coach Leonardo Jardim as Everton Araújo gains minutes, Saúl resumes play after a long layoff, and Jorginho nears a squad return.