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08 Jul 2024 | 07:46 |
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Palmeiras beat Bahia on Sunday night (7) by a score of 2-0. After the match, coach Abel Ferreira was asked about the exchange negotiations between Flamengo involving Gabigol and Dudu. Even though he said he learned the news shortly before the game, the coach stated that he will not comment on possible transfers.
“I was aware of this matter before the game. A notice…. I will be consistent with what I have said. I'm not going to talk about speculations, soap operas. I'm only talking about our players. I have also said that the issue of transfers is up to the management. Coach trains, management directs and wardrobe”, said Abel.
Abel was also asked why he didn’t put Dudu on the field, since Palmeirasbeat Bahia. However, he replied that it was a technical option, as the attacker is returning from a serious injury and that it is not related to a possible transfer.
“I have nothing to say about that. You know my opinion, just read what I said back there. I don't count on losing anyone else. Do you know why Dudu didn't come in today? I didn't think he was supposed to come in. Dudu played against Grêmio (in Caxias) on that field… I don't know if I can call it a field. He played 20 or 25 minutes, but it's a field that leaves dents (damage). I've already been clear, I'm counting on all Palmeiras players. And Dudu is. Therefore, I'm counting on Dudu”, commented Abel Ferreira at another time.
DUDU IS IRRITATED WITH THE POSSIBLE EXCHANGE
According to information from UOL, Dudu and his staff are dissatisfied with the way that Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, deals with the situation. This is because, the representative of the alviverde team believes that she will put the player in talks with Rubro-Negro to try to release Gabigol.
Thus, Dudu does not wish to leave Palmeiras at this time, but understands that Leila will force you at all costs. Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice-president of football, is responsible for trying to convince the striker to switch from Alviverde to Rubro-Negro.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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