## Flamengo's Éder Militão Injury Update: Latest News and Updates

Brazilian giants Flamengo suffered a major blow when star defender Éder Militão sustained a serious knee injury during their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal second leg against Bolívar on August 17th, 2024. The initial diagnosis confirmed complete tears to both his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee – requiring immediate surgery.

He underwent successful surgical intervention shortly after returning to Rio de Janeiro. While the procedure itself went well, standard recovery protocols for this combination injury indicate a lengthy absence. **Current estimates place his expected return timeline between four to six months.** This means he is ruled out for the remainder of the domestic Brazilian Série A season and will definitely miss significant portions of the upcoming Carioca Championship defending champions campaign. Crucially, his availability for Brazil national team duties during October/November windows also looks extremely doubtful.

Flamengo’s medical department heads up the rehabilitation process,Football Cube focusing on careful inflammation reduction before starting progressive strengthening and mobility work. Early reports suggest satisfactory initial progress barring any setbacks. Manager Tite has begun adapting tactical approaches without him, relying on alternatives like David Luiz alongside Léo Pereira or Ayrton Lucas. The club remains cautiously optimistic about his long-term future fitness but acknowledges patience will be key throughout this extensive rehab period. Supporters eagerly await signs of his comeback trail, hoping for a strong return to peak form when he eventually rejoins training later this year or early next season.

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