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Flamengo hosts Peñarol next Thursday (19), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals. Thus, the former Lugano player made a projection of the confrontation and warned Mais Querido about the difficulties he must face with the Uruguayan team. Furthermore, the commentator was surprised when analyzing the chances of his country's team.

Lugano commented on Peñarol's tactical strengths and said that it is a more organized team than Flamengo. Furthermore, he also pointed out the way for the Uruguayans to overcome Mais Querido, but he has doubts about another point to make about whether the club is capable of advancing.

“The chance that Peñarol has: to take the pace, Flamengo space. This, tactically, he knows how to do very well. You have to see if you have the strength and technique to attack as well. But if Peñarol comes out of Maracanã alive, it will be very complicated for Flamengo. Leaving alive, 1 to 0, 2 to 1”, warns Lugano.

The ESPN commentator also highlighted that Uruguayan "hunger" is bigger than Flamengo's, which could lead to Mais Querido being eliminated: “It moves the fans, it has tradition. The club is regaining that confidence now, that dream of being Libertadores champion. This infects the player, it infects the institution. Technically, obviously, it is much inferior to Flamengo. But tactically, in terms of hunger, fire, Peñarol is superior to Flamengo”, says Lugano.

So, with the warnings from Lugano, the cast of Mais Querido continues to prepare for the match against Peñarol. Rubro-Negro returns to the field on Thursday (19), at 7pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals.

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Flamengo's situation is not the best. This Monday (16), the club released the news about Luiz Araújo's injury. During the game against Vasco, the athlete suffered a blow to his right knee and will need to undergo arthroscopy. With this, newcomer Gonzalo Plata becomes a fundamental piece for coach Tite.

This is because, with Pedro's injury, Bruno Henrique has been used as Mengão's center forward. In addition to him, Cebolinha will no longer play for Flamengo in 2024, and Luiz Araújo is expected to be sidelined for one to two months. To top it off, Michael is also absent from Rubro-Negro and should only return to the field in mid-October.

In this way, Gonzalo Plata is the only player on the professional squad with speed as his main characteristic, as Bruno Henrique has been used as a center forward by coach Tite. For the next matches, Mais Querido may turn to youth players who perform this role, such as the Nigerian Shola.

With Luiz Araújo's injury, Gonzalo Plata's starting role in the match against Peñarol (URU), this Thursday (19), is practically guaranteed. For the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals, Flamengo also signed up Alex Sandro and Carlos Alcaraz, who could make their debut in the competition. It is worth remembering that Michael, with a muscle injury in his right thigh, will only be able to play if Mengo advances to the semi-finals. Flamengo x Peñarol

With Gonzalo Plata available, Flamengo and Peñarol face each other this Thursday (19), at Maracanã, at 7pm (Brasília time), in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals. The return duel is scheduled for September 26th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo.

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Vasco last Sunday (15), in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the classic, the red and black squad had no time off and already performed again at Ninho do Urubu on Monday (16). This Tuesday (17), the group intensifies its preparation with a focus on the Libertadores da América.

According to 'Coluna do Fla', Mengão's squad will reappear at 3pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday Friday (17). At CT Ninho do Urubu, Tite starts training at around 3:30 pm, prioritizing preparation for the Libertadores.

With the draw ahead Vasco, Rubro-Negro maintained fourth place in the Brazilian Championship table. Mais Querido currently has 45 points, but is on alert. This is because São Paulo (44 points) and Bahia (42) won in the 26th round and got closer to Mengo.

Now, the Flamengo's focus turns to the Copa Libertadores da América dispute. Next Thursday (19), Fla will host Peñarol (URU) at Maracanã. The teams face each other in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the continental competition, starting at 7pm (Brasília time).

The reunion between Flamengo and Peñarol in the Libertadores is already scheduled. The second match of the quarter-finals will take place on September 26th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Uruguay. The match will also take place at 7pm (Brasília time).