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14 Out 2024 | 16:49 |
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After a week of training separately from the rest of the squad, left-back Alex Sandro returned to work with the Flamengo group this Monday -feira. The player, who was recovering from muscle discomfort in his right thigh, was left out of the match against Bahia last Sunday, valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, but is now once again available to the coach Filipe Luís. With the classic against Fluminense approaching, Alex Sandro's recovery is excellent news for the red-and-black team, which seeks to remain at the top of the table.
During the treatment period, the full-back carried out specific work to strengthen the thigh muscles and prevent the injury from worsening. Flamengo's medical team adopted a cautious stance, aiming for the athlete's full recovery, especially at a decisive moment in the season. The return to training with the group indicates that Alex Sandro is ready to contribute to the team again, which generates positive expectations for the next clashes, especially the Rio derby against Fluminense, scheduled for next Sunday.
FLAMENGO HAS OPEN EYES
Alex Sandro arrived at Flamengo as one of the main reinforcements for the left-back, and his absence against Bahia was felt, despite the 2-0 victory. Filipe Luís, who took command interim after Tite's departure, counts on the player's return as an important option for the defensive sector. The classic against Fluminense promises to be a fierce challenge, and counting on Alex Sandro's experience and quality could make the difference in the direct dispute for crucial points in the final stretch of the Brasileirão.
MOST PREPARED CAST
In addition to its defensive capacity ,Alex Sandro is also an important piece in supporting the attack, offering depth on the left side and standing out in precise crosses and speed plays. With the full-back's return to the team, Flamengo gains more versatility to face Fluminense, who are also in a good phase in the championship. The expectation is that Filipe Luís will use Alex Sandro from the beginning of the match, taking advantage of his good physical and technical moment after recovery.
Preparation for the Rio classic is in full swing at Ninho do Urubu, with Flamengo looking to correct some defensive errors and improve the offensive transition, points that could be crucial in the match against Fluminense. The red and black squad knows the importance of winning a victory in the classic to continue fighting for the top positions and guarantee a direct place in the 2024 Libertadores. The presence of Alex Sandro in the starting lineup offers greater defensive balance, in addition to enhancing plays on the left.
The striker has already made his debut in the match against Atlético-MG for the Copa do Brasil and will be presented to the press before the squad's training session, which will be broadcast
01 Ago 2025 | 12:05 |
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Flamengo will officially present its newest signing, striker Samuel Lino, this Friday (1st). Announced on July 29th, the player will be presented to the press at a press conference scheduled for 2:30 pm (Brasília time) at Ninho do Urubu. The event will be broadcast live on the club's official YouTube channel, Flamengo TV , moments before the red-black squad's training session.
Even before his formal presentation, Samuel Lino was already on the field for Mais Querido. The striker was brought on by Filipe Luís in the second half of the match against Atlético-MG , a first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, played at Maracanã. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the number 16 stood out for his movement and intensity, being one of the most involved figures in the final stage.
After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on the new signing's performance and emphasized his importance to the team. "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," the coach stated, expressing confidence in the forward's impact in the upcoming matches.
To secure Samuel Lino until December 2029, the Rio de Janeiro club signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with him. The negotiation with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) involved a fixed payment of €22 million, approximately R$143.6 million , plus the possibility of an additional €2 million in bonuses contingent on achieving established targets, which could increase the total investment.
The full-back took part in a friendly match during the Italians' pre-season and drew the attention of fans for his vigor
01 Ago 2025 | 11:43 |
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Negotiated with Roma in this transfer window , right-back Wesley said goodbye to Flamengo to fulfill his dream of playing in European football. And his debut with the new shirt took place this Thursday (31) , in a friendly against Cannes (FRA), where the Brazilian had a standout performance.
Wesley came on at halftime and played the entire second half . Despite playing only 45 minutes, the former Flamengo player led the team in tackles and duels won, earning praise from the Italian fans. Roma won the game 3-0, with goals from Ferguson, Dovbyk, and El Shaarawy.
Roma paid €25 million (approximately R$162 million) for Wesley, but the fee could reach €30 million (R$194 million) , depending on whether he meets the contractual milestones. Discovered by Flamengo , the full-back played 139 matches for the club, scoring four goals and providing six assists. After a patchy start, he ended his career as a regular starter and a fan favorite.
To fill Wesley's shoes, Flamengo went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of AC Milan. The club invested €9 million (approximately R$58 million) for the 26-year-old full-back , who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract until December 2028. The player has already started training at Ninho do Urubu and is now part of the squad.
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Ceará , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 36 points and has one game less than the runner-up, Cruzeiro.
The Colombian is expected to be a key reinforcement for Filipe Luís's team, but bureaucratic issues with the Russian club have postponed his official presentation.
01 Ago 2025 | 11:26 |
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Colombian Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo's new signing, has not yet been officially presented to the fans, but he was present at Maracanã this Thursday (1), during the match against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The player watched the match from one of the stadium's boxes, while awaiting the completion of the regularization process with Dynamo Moscow, his former club.
Carrascal was initially expected to be presented at the stadium itself, but the Russian club still has some pending bureaucratic procedures. Due to the six-hour time difference between Brazil and Russia, the documents needed to complete the signing didn't arrive in time.
Despite this, the athlete has already passed the medical exams carried out throughout the day, which indicates that the officialization of the link should happen during the afternoon of this Friday (01) . Colombian arrives to be an option to Arrascaeta at Flamengo .
At 26, Carrascal arrives as a key player in the coaching staff's planning . He can play both as a central midfielder and on the wings, offering versatility to the squad.
The club paid around €12 million (equivalent to R$77.5 million) to acquire the player from Dynamo Moscow. Due to the contractual dispute, the Colombian will only be able to make his debut after the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.
Negotiations between the club's executives and the Russian club took over a month to complete. The initial proposal needed to be adjusted regarding the payment method before it was finally accepted by Dynamo.
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