Flamengo's latest injury update is not promising, as the team has lost two key players in the last few days.
On Monday, goalkeeper Alisson Becker was ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury sustained during Flamengo's match against Santos. The Brazilian star had been in fine form for the club this season, making 11 appearances and keeping six clean sheets.
Alisson's absence is a major blow to Flamengo, who are currently sixth in the Serie A table. The team will now have to look for other options to replace him in goal.
On Wednesday,Campeonato Brasileiro Action forward Rafael Silva also suffered a knee injury and will be out for three months. Silva has been one of the standout performers for Flamengo this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in his eight appearances.
The news comes at a time when Flamengo is already struggling defensively. In their previous game against Cruzeiro, they conceded five goals and were unable to prevent the hosts from securing all three points.
Despite these setbacks, Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus remains optimistic that his team can turn things around. He believes that the squad still has the quality to compete at the top level and that they will find ways to overcome their current challenges.
However, it remains to be seen whether Flamengo can bounce back after such a significant loss of talent. The club will need to work hard to maintain their position in the league and avoid any further injuries to their key players.