The Brazilian footballer, Alisson Becker, has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a knee injury during the team's recent match against Palmeiras.
Becker, who is currently on loan at Flamengo from Manchester United, suffered the injury while playing in the second half of the match. The club said that he will be sidelined for at least three months and they are looking into his rehabilitation options.
Becker, 28, was one of the standout performers for Flamengo this season,Football Stadium scoring six goals in 14 appearances in all competitions. He had made just one appearance for the Brazil national team before his injury, but he has been a key player for Flamengo and the team have struggled to find their form since his return from injury.
Becker's absence could be a blow to Flamengo, who have struggled to find their rhythm in the current campaign. They were eliminated from the Copa do Brasil last season after losing to Santos in the final, and with Becker absent, they may need to look elsewhere for a replacement.
It remains to be seen how long Becker will be out, but it is clear that his absence will be a setback for Flamengo and the rest of the squad.