Flaminengo: Vinícius injury update

Vinícius Jr, the Brazilian forward for Flamengo, has been out injured since early February due to a knee ligament tear. The injury occurred during a friendly match against América-MG in January and required surgery.

The news was a major blow for Flamengo, as Vinícius is one of the club's most important players and a key figure in their attack. He scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 22 games last season, helping the team to win the Campeonato Carioca title.

The injury means that Vinícius will be missing from the squad for the rest of the season, although he could potentially return for the playoffs if his recovery progresses quickly. However, it remains unclear when he might be fit enough to play again.

For now, Flamengo have had to find replacements for Vinícius in their attack, with several players stepping up to fill his role. One of them is Gabriel Jesus, who has been scoring goals for the club this season. Another player who has stepped up is Felipe Anderson, who has shown good form since joining from Roma.

Despite the setback, Flamengo remain hopeful of reaching the Copa Libertadores final this year, which would be a huge achievement for the club. With the support of their fans, they can keep fighting until they get back to full strength.

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