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NO THERE! FLAMENGO COULD BE WITHOUT 4 MORE PLAYERS AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT OF URUGUAY FRIENDS

Mais Querido runs the risk of suffering from many absences on FIFA dates

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

02 Mar 2024 | 08:22 |

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O Flamengo There are several stars and players who attract everyone's attention, however, Mais Querido could be significantly missing from this March's FIFA dates. This is because the Uruguayan team will play two friendlies in Spain and France and four athletes from Rubro Negro may be called up for the games.


In this way, De La Cruz, Matías Viña, Arrascaeta and Varela, players from Flamengo, are the athletes tipped to be called up by coach Marcelo Bielsa. The list should be announced in the coming days. The cast will travel to Europe on March 16. The matches will be against a team from the Basque Country, in Spain, on 23/3, and against the Ivory Coast, in France, on 26/3.


GIANT MISSINGS FOR TITE< It seems that Tite will once again experience what it is like to have a team full of absences for their respective teams. In addition to the four Uruguayans from Mais Querido, Ayrton Lucas was also called up to the Brazilian team and will be missing for Rubro Negro. Furthermore, Erick Pulgar will be able to represent Chile, but the Chilean squad list has not yet been released.


IN THE MEANWHILE...

While the FIFA dates are yet to arrive, coach Tite takes advantage to get the most out of your athletes. Last Friday (1), the coach led the squad's last training session before the match against Madureira.


Mais Querido will face Madureira this Saturday afternoon (2), at 4pm, at Maracanã , in a match valid for the last round of the Guanabara Cup. In case of a draw or victory, Flamengo will win their first title of the season. Fans will be able to follow the match on the GOAT channel, on YouTube, or on BAND, open TV.


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Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (6), in Belo Horizonte, and needs a victory by two goals to continue in the Copa do Brasil - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (6), in Belo Horizonte, and needs a victory by two goals to continue in the Copa do Brasil - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 09:48 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with a clear objective: to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After losing the first leg 1-0 to Atlético-MG at Maracanã, the "Mais Querido" will have to win by two goals at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).


If they win by a single goal, the match will go to penalties . A draw or another loss will eliminate Filipe Luís 's team from the national competition. The match will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.


ALEXANDER IS A HIGHLIGHT AT ATLÉTICO-MG


For Atlético-MG, one of the main new additions for the match is defensive midfielder Alexsander. The player, who made his debut for the club in the first game against Flamengo , returned to the starting lineup last weekend in the 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship.

Atlético-MG midfielder talks about Flamengo: "It has this different flavor"


In an interview given after his official presentation on Monday (4), the former Fluminense player spoke about the importance of the match and highlighted the opponent's weight. " It's a special game because it's a big team , because we're always beating finals. So, it has this different flavor because of that, because we know the game will be difficult and will be decided in details. And the level always rises in games like this. We'll come out with the result we want," he said.

FLAMENGO HAS A FULL SQUAD

For the match in Minas Gerais, Flamengo will likely be at full strength, including the return of key players who have been undergoing fitness evaluations in recent days . The coaching staff expects the team to be aggressive from the opening minutes, seeking to overturn the first leg's score.


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Gabriel Brazão, a Santos star, is on Flamengo's radar for 2025 and could strengthen Mengão's squad - photo: reproduction
Gabriel Brazão, a Santos star, is on Flamengo's radar for 2025 and could strengthen Mengão's squad - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 09:29 |

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Flamengo travels this Tuesday (5) to Belo Horizonte, where they will face Atlético-MG in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. With the disadvantage of the 1-0 score suffered at Maracanã, the team led by Filipe Luís will have to seek classification away from home .


While preparing for the decisive match, the club's management remains attentive to the transfer market, especially at the goalkeeper position. According to information published by journalist Venê Casagrande, Gabriel Brazão, currently with Santos, is a name being closely monitored at Ninho do Urubu.


GABRIEL BRAZÃO IS A HIGHLIGHT AT SANTOS


Gabriel Brazão has established himself as a key player for Santos in 2025. With consistent and decisive performances, the goalkeeper has caught the attention not only of Santos fans but also of clubs abroad. Despite international offers, Santos has managed to keep him on the roster.

Internally, Brazão is highly regarded by Flamengo 's leadership. However, a formal approach from the Rio de Janeiro club is only expected to occur next year . The current priority is a strong performance this season, but evaluation of names for 2026 is already underway.


ROSSI'S FAILURE AGAINST CEARÁ

The debate about the need for reinforcement in the red-black goal gained strength after the 1-1 draw with Ceará, last Sunday (3), in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite a promising start, Rossi failed in the move that led to the opponent's equalizing goal , scored by Pedro Raul.


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After leaving the game against Ceará with thigh pain, number 10 undergoes tests at Ninho do Urubu and is cleared to play in the second leg of the round of 16

Arrascaeta has been cleared by medical examinations and is available for the decisive clash between Flamengo and Atlético-MG - photo: CRF
Arrascaeta has been cleared by medical examinations and is available for the decisive clash between Flamengo and Atlético-MG - photo: CRF

04 Ago 2025 | 19:59 |

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Flamengo received important news this Monday (4). Midfielder Arrascaeta underwent tests at the club's training center, Ninho do Urubu, which ruled out any muscle injury in the thigh. Thus, the number 10 is fit to reinforce the team in the return match against Atlético-MG , in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.


The Uruguayan was substituted at halftime of the match against Ceará last weekend after complaining of muscle discomfort. The decision to withdraw him was made by coach Filipe Luís as a preventative measure , avoiding the worsening of a possible clinical condition.


MEDICAL EVALUATION


The player's departure at half-time caused apprehension among fans, who feared the absence of the team's main playmaker in a decisive match. However, tests carried out on Monday ruled out any medical concerns , and Arrascaeta is available to the coaching staff for the match against Atlético-MG, on Wednesday (6).

Internally, the news was received enthusiastically, particularly given the tactical importance the midfielder represents to the team's attacking system . If he's fully fit by game day, Arrascaeta is likely to start.


CLASSIFICATION SCENARIOS

After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo needs to win by two goals to secure a direct spot in the quarterfinals. If Flamengo wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties . A draw or another defeat in Belo Horizonte will result in Flamengo 's elimination from the competition.


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