Marcelo's Latest Injury Update: Flamengo's Forward Faces Questionable Availability for Match
Marcelo has been ruled out for the rest of this season due to injury, according to reports from Brazilian newspaper O Globo.
The 28-year-old midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee during last week's game against Palmeiras and is expected to miss the entire domestic league campaign.
"I'm not going to be able to play again," Marcelo said after the match. "I've had some bad luck recently, I'm not sure how long it will take me to recover."
Despite his absence, Marcelo remains a key player for Flamengo, having scored 15 goals in 29 appearances so far this season.
He has also played in Copa Libertadores qualifying matches, scoring two goals in the round of 16 against Chilean club River Plate and another goal in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores against Boca Juniors.
However, with Marcelo out for the remainder of the season, Flamengo will need to find someone else to step up to replace him on the pitch.
Injury management at Flamengo is already being handled by the medical staff, who have been working tirelessly to ensure that Marcelo can return to full fitness as soon as possible.
It remains to be seen whether Marcelo will be able to make a full recovery, but it is clear that he is no longer a threat to Flamengo's title challenge.
