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Tite will have last minute absences for the clash against the Bahian club

23 Jul 2024 | 12:38 |

After beating Criciúma and reaching 34 points, five less than the leader Botafogo, Flamengo completed its preparation for the clash against Vitória, valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. On the morning of this Tuesday (23), coach Tite led the last training session before the match at Estádio Barradão.

At 9:30 am (Brasília time), Tite carried out the squad's last activity at CT Ninho do Urubu, before the trip to Salvador. The starting line-up has not yet been confirmed, but the expectation is that the coach will maintain the base of the team that beat Criciúma in Brasília, with some changes.

This is because, Flamengoinformed that the athlete Erick presents gastroenteritis and will not be involved in the match against Vitória. The athlete Wesley will also not travel to Salvador, due to pain in the hamstring of his left thigh.

PROBABLE SCALING

For this Wednesday's duel (24), Flamengo should enter the field with: Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, De la Cruz, Arrascaeta and Gerson; Cebolinha and Pedro. Gabigol, scorer of the decisive goal in the last match, should start on the bench.

MATCH DETAILS

Vitória and Flamengo face each other this Wednesday (24), at 8pm (Brasília time). The match, valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere channel.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

NOW: FLAMENGO LOSES TWO STARTERS FOR THE DUEL AGAINST VITÓRIA