The Flamengo defender, Éder Militão, has suffered another setback in his recovery from an injury. The Brazilian defender was injured during the team's match against Coritiba on Sunday and is expected to miss at least two more weeks.
Militão joined Flamengo last summer from Corinthians and has been a key player for the club this season. He has played in all but one of their matches this year, contributing to the team's strong start to the season.
However, the latest injury news comes as a blow for Flamengo, who have struggled to keep up with the rest of the league so far this season. They currently sit just outside the top four places in the table,Saudi Pro League Focus which could be a significant problem if they continue to struggle without their star defender.
Militão's absence will be a major blow to Flamengo, especially given the club's reliance on him as a defensive leader. His absence may also leave them vulnerable to opponents who can exploit the space left by his absence.
Despite the setback, Flamengo manager Marcelo Oliveira remains optimistic that Militão will recover quickly and return to full fitness. However, it remains to be seen how long he will be out for, and whether or not the club will need to look elsewhere for a replacement until he returns.