"THE DECISION IS A BEGINNING, A PATH", SAYS CBF PRESIDENT ON CONDEMNATION OF VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR'S ASSAULTS

The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.

The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.

FLAMENGO HAS A NEW DIRECTION IN THE ELECTIONS

During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term. 

Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.

Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.

Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.

In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.

FLAMENGO HAS "WORRIES" AT THE MOMENT

The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement. 

In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

This Thursday (4), Federal Supreme Court minister Gilmar Mendes granted an injunction for the return of Ednaldo Rodrigues to the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation. Back in office, the president is already starting to think about the Seleção's technical committee, and Filipe Luís should receive an invitation.

In an interview with “ Veja ” magazine, Ednaldo Rodrigues stated that his first objective is to resolve the team's technical committee. Selection. Without Carlo Ancelotti, who renewed with Real Madrid and frustrated the entity's plans, the CBF wants to count on Dorival Júnior and Filipe Luís.

The information is from Globoesporte.com, which found that the names on the table from the president of the CBF are from the former Flamengo coach, now at São Paulo, who has a contract until the end of 2024, and from the former full-back, who retired at the end of last season.

Accordingly with journalist Raphael Zarko, Filipe Luís will be invited to occupy the position of coordinator of the Brazilian National Team. It is worth remembering that the former Flamengo player took courses at the CBF Academy and has already made it clear that he wants to pursue a career as a football coach.

Selection discards Fernando Diniz and wants Dorival and Filipe Luís

Initially, the CBF's plan was to have Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the European season, in July 2024. Meanwhile, Fernando Diniz was divided between Fluminense and the Brazilian team, which should not remain for long.

< In June, the team will compete in the Copa América, which will be held during nine rounds of the Brazilian Championship. In this way, maintaining Fernando Diniz's current role would be an inconvenience for the confederation, which chose to end the coach's tenure, who made a terrible start to his work at Amarelinha.