Fluminense: Martinelli undergoes knee surgery, Millán out for up to six weeks

According to several Brazilian media outlets, Fluminense have announced a knee injury for Martinelli, who will undergo surgery, and a muscle injury for Millán.

Maracanã Stadium, à Rio de Janeiro

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Fluminense have confirmed a left knee injury for Martinelli, reports Metrópoles. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the midfielder suffers from a lateral meniscus injury, sustained during the first leg of the Libertadores semi-final, and must undergo arthroscopy next week. Per UOL Esporte, he should not play again in 2026. Recovery time is estimated at six weeks, Metrópoles indicates.

The club also announced an injury for Millán, according to Terra. The defender, who has been diagnosed with a grade 2 muscle injury to the adductor of his right thigh, will miss up to six weeks, Placar specifies. This double absence affects the plans of the Brazilian national team, which was monitoring Martinelli's situation, adds ge.

Sources

  1. ge (Globo)Lesão de Martinelli afeta planos na Seleção, que monitorou situação do volante do Fluminense (new window)ge.globo.com
  2. ge (Globo)Millán sofre lesão muscular na coxa e vira desfalque no Fluminense (new window)ge.globo.com
  3. UOL EsporteFlu: Martinelli vai operar o joelho esquerdo e não deve jogar mais em 2026 (new window)uol.com.br
  4. TerraFluminense informa lesão e tempo de recuperação de Millán (new window)terra.com.br
  5. PlacarMillán sofre lesão na coxa e vira desfalque no Fluminense (new window)placar.com
  6. MetrópolesFluminense confirma lesão no joelho esquerdo de Martinelli (new window)metropoles.com
  7. Gazeta EsportivaMartinelli passará por artroscopia após lesão no menisco e vira baixa no Fluminense (new window)gazetaesportiva.com
  8. TerraMartinelli passará por artroscopia no joelho e desfalca Fluminense (new window)terra.com.br