Mengão's vice-president of football admits the player's uncertain future
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After Mais Querido qualified for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, Marcos Braz, the club's vice-president of football, spoke again about Gabigol's future. The striker's contract with Flamengo ends at the end of this year, and negotiations for renewal have not progressed. Braz, in an interview in the mixed zone after the victory over Bahia at Maracanã, highlighted that the player's permanence is uncertain.
"It's not at all impossible, but, unfortunately, today it's unlikely," said the leader, making it clear that the renewal process is facing difficulties.
Gabigol, who was a key player in Mengão's important achievements, has suffered a drop in performance since the end of last year. This more discreet performance ended up resulting in a loss of space in the starting team. During the current season, rumors of a possible transfer arose, with Corinthians and Palmeiras showing interest in having the striker in São Paulo football.
However, with Pedro's recent injury, he will be absent for a period considerable, Gabigol may have a new opportunity to stand out. Braz emphasized that the player is fully aware of his responsibility and the chances that lie ahead. "Gabriel is not a child. He knows he will have new chances. If Pedro was in his best shape, perhaps he would have fewer opportunities", added the vice-president.
FLAMENGO DOES NOT PLAN IMMEDIATE REINFORCEMENTS
In addition to talking about Gabigol's future, Marcos Braz made it clear that Flamengodoes not intend to invest in reinforcements at this time. The club's expectation is that the striker can take advantage of his chances and return to being a key player in the red and black attack, as has happened on other occasions.
"Gabriel has helped us many times, and I have sure that he will help us again", said Braz, showing confidence in the number 9's performance.
With Mengão focused on the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil and the competitions that still remain in the season, the fans are waiting to see how Gabigol will do in the next matches, especially with Pedro's absence.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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Flamengo faces Corinthians in the next phase of the competition
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This Wednesday (17), the CBF announced the day that will be the draw for the field hosts for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The event that will take place at the entity's headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro, will start at 2 pm, next Friday (20).
Still without the field command defined, the semi-final games of the Copa do Brasil are: Flamengo x Corinthians and Atlético-MG x Vasco. Remembering that the dates of the round-trip clashes are October 2nd and 17th.
It is worth remembering that Mais Querido defeated Bahia to qualify for the semi-finals, just as Corinthians got past Juventude. Vasco eliminated Athletico-PR and Atlético-MG beat São Paulo.
Before Flamengo worries about the semifinals of Copa do Brasil, Mais Querido will have another decision ahead. This is because, Rubro-Negro faces Peñarol this Thursday (19th) and on September 26th, in games valid for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores.
In this way, the red-black squad closes this Wednesday Monday (18) preparation for the clash against Peñarol. The game will be the first leg, at Maracanã, at 7pm, this Thursday (19). The match will be broadcast live throughout Brazil on ESPN.
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