Gabriel Barbosa is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ankle injury in a recent match against Botafogo.
The Brazilian international forward has been one of the key players for Flamengo this season, contributing with goals and assists to help the team achieve their goals.
However, his injury means that he will be out of action until at least the end of the year, leaving Flamengo without one of their most important attacking options.
Barbosa's absence could have a significant impact on Flamengo's chances of winning the Copa Libertadores this year,Primeira Liga Hotspots as they rely heavily on him as a goal scorer.
Despite the setback, Flamengo coach Rogério Ceni remains optimistic about the team's ability to find a replacement for Barbosa and continue their pursuit of the title.
In addition to Barbosa, Flamengo also lost another key player in the form of striker Raul Jimenez earlier this month, who suffered a serious knee injury during training.
Both injuries highlight the importance of maintaining a strong squad depth and rotation system in order to avoid losing too many key players at once.