Flamengo’s physiotherapy team: the work starts before kick-off
An interview published by the club on October 13 describes the daily routine around training and recalls a lengthy rehabilitation.
Running onto the pitch to treat an injured player is only the most visible part of physiotherapy in football. In an interview published by Flamengo on October 13, 2026, coordinator Márcio Puglia explained how the work supports players’ daily preparation, before and after training and matches.Flamengo announcement ↗
According to the report, the department then had six professionals and an intern. Their work covered both injury rehabilitation and prevention. The account describes that particular team’s practice, rather than a staffing model for every club.
Puglia also recalled Bruno Henrique’s recovery from a knee injury in 2022. Progress was slow during one stage of rehabilitation, prompting the team to change its approach. His account illustrates the role of monitoring a player’s response and making adjustments throughout recovery.
The interview offers insight into that work, but it does not predict when currently injured players will return. A past recovery, an individual player’s physical condition and availability for the next match each require their own evidence.
