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Flamengo's Enriqueta has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious injury sustained in the Copa Libertadores Final against River Plate.

The Brazilian defender, who is currently out of action with a broken leg, was involved in a clash with River's striker Oscar on Sunday night and suffered a knock to his knee. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but Flamengo were unable to find a substitute.

Enriqueta had been expected to return to training ahead of the final game of the campaign against Santos on Wednesday night, but his absence will leave the team without a key player for the rest of the season.

"We are disappointed that Enriqueta won't be able to play," said coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. "He has played all the games this season and we need him in our squad."

However, the situation remains fluid as Flamengo's medical staff have not yet confirmed the severity of Enriqueta's injury or whether he will require surgery.

"It's still unclear what the cause of Enriqueta's injury is,Serie A Observation" said Scolari. "We'll wait for further confirmation from the doctors and will make a decision about the next step."

Enriqueta's injury comes at a crucial time for Flamengo, who are set to face Santos in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores. They will also have to deal with the loss of their star forward, who scored two goals in the tournament.

"Injuries can happen at any time in football," said Scolari. "But we must prepare for them and not give up hope."

In conclusion, Enriqueta's injury will undoubtedly be a blow to Flamengo's squad. However, they will need to focus on finding a replacement and continue working hard throughout the season.

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