THERE COMPLICATES! FLAMENGO IS IN THE TOP 3 OF WORST CORRECT SHOT AVERAGES IN THE BRASILEIRÃO

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio last Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The duel was played at a packed Maracanã and, after the final whistle, the red-black squad received four days of rest . This Wednesday (3), the players complete the penultimate day off .

The break is due to the FIFA Date, which began last Monday (1). With this, the national calendar is interrupted while the teams play another round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

According to the schedule released by the club, the squad will return next Friday (5), at Ninho do Urubu. From then on, coach Filipe Luís will continue preparing for the final stretch of the season, with the marathon of games between Brasileirão and Libertadores.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Despite the draw against Grêmio, Flamengo remains atop the Brasileirão. "The Most Beloved" has 47 points and maintains an advantage over its direct rivals . Cruzeiro moved into second place with 44 points, while Palmeiras, which tied with Corinthians, dropped to third place with 43.

PLAYERS CALLED UP FOR THE FIFA DATE

Flamengo had six players called up by their national teams for this September FIFA International Day. They are:

• Brazil: Samuel Lino
• Ecuador: Gonzalo Plata
• Colombia: Jorge Carrascal
• Uruguay: Arrascaeta, Viña and Varela

Games of the South American teams with red-and-black athletes called up:

September 4th (Thursday)

• 8:30 pm: Paraguay vs Ecuador
• 8:30 pm: Colombia vs. Bolivia
• 8:30 pm: Uruguay vs. Peru
• 9:30 pm: Brazil vs. Chile

September 8th (Monday)

• 8pm: Ecuador vs Argentina
• 8:30 pm: Bolivia vs. Brazil
• 8:30 pm: Venezuela vs. Colombia
• 9:30 pm: Chile vs. Uruguay
• (All times in Brasilia)

It's official! Lorran, an attacking midfielder who came through Flamengo's youth system, was presented this Wednesday (3) as a new player for Pisa Sporting Club , in Italy. The "Garoto do Ninho" was loaned for 500 thousand euros (around R$ 3.1 million), in a contract that includes the obligation to purchase 50% of the athlete's rights for 4 million euros (approximately R$ 25 million).

However, the clause will only be activated if Lorran plays at least 50% of the season's games and Pisa remains in the Italian top flight. If these conditions are met, Flamengo will retain 50% of the player's economic rights , aiming to profit from a future transfer.

"Hello, I'm Lorran ! I'm very happy to be here. I hope to see you soon at the stadium . Let's go!" the athlete declared in a video released by the Italian club on its Instagram page. The midfielder emerged as one of the great prospects of Mengão's youth academy, having impressed during the beginning of his professional career, but his performance declined and he lost ground under Tite and has not been able to recover under Filipe Luís.

LORRAN HAS ALREADY BEEN IN A PISA GAME

Last Saturday, Lorran was at the stadium to watch his future teammates in the match against Roma. Before the match began, the youngster took part in a pitchside warm-up wearing his new club's colors and also reunited with Wesley, his former teammate at Ninho do Urubu.

MENGÃO'S NEXT GAME

Without Lorran, Mengão returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at 4 pm (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo is looking to end a long winless streak at the Jaconero stadium . The last time they won there was on October 1st, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 for "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved), thanks to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.

Midfielder Jean Lucas is in great form for Bahia and, in recognition, was called up to the Brazilian National Team . In a press conference this Tuesday (2), the midfielder highlighted the importance of Rogério Ceni , his current coach, in his development on and off the field.

Jean Lucas on Rogério Ceni, former Flamengo player: "he gave me a lot of potential"

"Rogério Ceni gave me a lot of potential, and I'm just grateful to him. He transformed me as a person and as a player. He helped me a lot when I arrived; he called me and told me he'd be by my side and that we'd do great things at Bahia," said Jean Lucas.

THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN JEAN LUCAS AND ROGERIO CENI

Rogério Ceni took over Bahia in 2023, while Jean Lucas arrived the following year . Since then, the duo has built a solid working relationship. Today, the defensive midfielder is a key player on the team, forming a midfield partnership with Flamengo legend Everton Ribeiro.

HAVE THE TWO EVER WORKED TOGETHER AT FLAMENGO?

Despite their connection to the Red-Blacks , Ceni and Jean Lucas' paths never crossed at Gávea . Ceni managed the team between 2020 and 2021, while the midfielder came through the youth ranks but left the club in 2019 before making his way up to the senior squad.

PREPARATION OF THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM

With Jean Lucas on board, Carlo Ancelotti leads Brazil's preparations for the final two games of the South American Qualifiers.

• 04/09 – Brazil x Chile – 9:30 pm – Maracanã
• 09/09 – Bolivia x Brazil – 8:30 pm – El Alto
• Brasilia time.