OPEN YOUR EYES GABIGOL! PEDRO DIES WITH FLAMENGO'S 10TH SHIRT IN THE ARTILLERY OF THE NOVO MARACANÃ

The latest chapter in the public disagreement between Flamengo and Pedro was the striker's official statement, published on Monday, two days after he was harshly criticized by Filipe Luís in a press conference. The next steps will be discussed internally, but, as the coach said, the change in the number 9's status will depend on him.

The striker's stance came as no surprise to the coaching staff, who intend to close the matter and await Pedro's response during their daily work. The player's relationship with Filipe Luís is currently a question mark. In both subsequent interviews, the center forward did not address the coach: he spoke with his teammates behind closed doors, without Filipe present, and criticized the manager's handling of the matter publicly.

INTERNAL REPERCUSSION

Pedro's note didn't receive much attention at Ninho do Urubu, but it didn't go down well. Despite acknowledging his lackluster performance, he didn't apologize to either the fans or his teammates, as Filipe Luís suggested.

One of the striker's excuses for not performing in training was the leaked conversations of a member of the football department, who said he would like to receive a €15 million offer to sell him. Internally, Flamengo believes the matter was mishandled, and Filipe himself has expressed support for Pedro, but it is understood that the number 9's behavioral problems predate the leak.

The current climate makes Pedro's presence on the squad list for the match against Santos uncertain. On Saturday, the day of the match against São Paulo, the striker had a training session considered good at Ninho do Urubu. He trained again on Monday and will train again on Tuesday. This is considered a small cut for the number 9 to regain his place at Flamengo.

AND NOW

The squad list has been released, and the striker is out. Flamengo's squad travels to Santos this Tuesday, where they will play on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Vila Belmiro for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

Flamengo released its squad list and resolved the uncertainty surrounding the match against Santos: Pedro remains sidelined. Just like in the match against São Paulo, the Flamengo striker wasn't included in Filipe Luís's squad, as expected , due to all the striker's issues with the coach and management.

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MATHEUS GONÇASLVES IN, MICHAEL OUT

Striker Michael is also out of the squad. Flamengo explained in a press release that this is due to an injury. The player has pain in his left ankle, and is therefore in Rio de Janeiro treating the problem.

It's worth noting that Erick Pulgar, Ayrton Lucas, and Alex Sandro are also injured. Therefore, they also don't appear on the list, as expected. In this sense, other athletes have been given opportunities and have been added to Filipe Luís's list.

With all this, two gems from the youth academy emerge as major newcomers for the match. Matheus Gonçalves returns to the first team and gets a chance with Filipe Luís. Nigerian Shola has also been called up to be used by the coach in the senior squad.

The Santos vs. Flamengo match takes place this Wednesday at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) in a Brazilian Championship match. Santos leads the competition with 27 points, while its opponent is in 16th place, flirting with the relegation zone.

Zenit St. Petersburg, Russia, remains determined to sign right-back Wesley from Flamengo . Despite having their first approach rejected at the end of the January transfer window, the club returned with the same €25 million (approximately R$146 million) offer, now adding an added bonus: a salary significantly higher than what the player currently earns at Flamengo.

WESLEY WATCHES THE NEGOTIATIONS

Initially, Wesley and his representatives showed little interest in playing in Russian football , both due to the political climate and the sporting aspects. However, people close to the athlete revealed that, given the new salary proposal, the situation changed. The player began to consider the offer more carefully, especially considering its long-term financial impact.

BOARD PROMISES TO PLAY HARD

Flamengo's board hasn't ruled out negotiations, but has been cautious. Internally, the club considers Wesley an important member of the squad and doesn't want to let go of the player without full agreement between the parties involved.

With an eye on the 2025/26 season, which begins soon in the European calendar, Zenit is in a hurry to complete the signing. The Russian club's plan is to count on Wesley throughout the preseason, allowing him to quickly integrate into the squad and assume the starting right-back position.

The current proposal is a repeat of the offer made on January 31st of this year, as reported at the time by the ge portal. At the time, Flamengo rejected the offer, believing the amount wasn't enough to part with a young, emerging player. Wesley's strong performance in 2025 is one of the factors keeping the full-back's name high on the European market.