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DESPITE THE INDEFINITION WITH THE SUSPENSION, FLAMENGO WILL REGISTER GABIGOL IN LIBERTADORES

Mais Querido believes he can reverse the attacker’s conviction

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

27 Mar 2024 | 07:47 |

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After being taken by surprise by the suspension of Gabigolof football, Flamengo has decided that it will sign the striker up for the Libertadores. This is because Mais Querido believes that it will achieve the suspensive effect for number 10. Remembering that Rubro Negro debuts in the competition on April 2nd.


Thus, Gabigol will be among the 50 players registered by Flamengo. Mais Querido has until next Friday (29), at 5pm, to send the list to Conmebol, organizer of the Libertadores.


GABIGOL SUSPENSION


Last Monday (25), the Anti-Doping Court of Sports Justice (TJD - AD) determined that Gabigol will be sidelined until April 7, 2025, for attempted fraud in the anti-doping test. However, Mais Querido will attempt the suspensive effect for the Libertadores group stage, which takes place in April and May. Thus, while Flamengo is unsuccessful in the attempt, the number 10 cannot train with the squad at Ninho do Urubu.

FOCUS ON THE CARIOCA FINAL AND DEBUT IN THE LIBERTADORES


While waiting for Gabigol's situation to be resolved, coach Tite leads the Rubro Negro squad in yet another activity with focus on the first leg of the Carioca final, which will be next Saturday (30), against Nova Iguaçu.

Soon after, on Tuesday (02), Flamengo faces Millionarios, in the first group stage match of the Copa Libertadores da América. The clash will be at 7pm, in Colombia, in Bogotá.


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Flamengo updates Pulgar and Jorginho's situation ahead of Libertadores final

After a serious injury suffered at the Club World Cup, the Chilean continues physiotherapy at the Mais Querido training center; Alex Sandro and the Italian are also recovering.

Flamengo updates the clinical status of Erick Pulgar, Alex Sandro and Jorginho before the game against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Flamengo updates the clinical status of Erick Pulgar, Alex Sandro and Jorginho before the game against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 18:23 |

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Flamengo released this Wednesday (17) an update on the clinical condition of midfielder Erick Pulgar . The player suffered a serious injury in June, after a clash with Harry Kane during the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.


Pulgar had to be replaced immediately and taken to the hospital. After more than two months away, the Chilean returned to the club's Training Center , where he is undergoing physiotherapy work on the pitch.


PULGAR CONTINUES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY AT THE CT


Flamengo reported that, this Wednesday (17), all players trained on the field. Erick Pulgar continues with physiotherapy activities on the lawn, as previously announced . The athlete may return to the club next month.

Alex Sandro and Jorginho, also injured, are in the transition phase and are completing conditioning exercises under the supervision of physiotherapists. Both remain unavailable for Filipe Luís's squad. The rest of the group trained normally.


FLAMENGO HAS SQUADS FOR THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (September 18th) at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium to face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is looking to lead the red-and-black team to the semifinals of the continental competition . In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo leads with 50 points. The next match in the tournament will be on Sunday (September 21st) at 5:30 pm against Vasco da Gama.


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Flamengo vs Estudiantes - where to watch, probable lineup and time

The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences

Flamengo and Estudiantes prepare for a decisive duel at Maracanã in the first leg of the 2025 Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Estudiantes prepare for a decisive duel at Maracanã in the first leg of the 2025 Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |

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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.


FLAMENGO HIGHLIGHTS


Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.


On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.

STUDENTS' HIGHLIGHTS


Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.

Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.



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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes will have new additions to their lineup to face Flamengo

The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm

Estudiantes trains at Fluminense before facing Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores and tests defensive scheme - photo: reproduction
Estudiantes trains at Fluminense before facing Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores and tests defensive scheme - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |

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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.


Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.


LINEUP AND POSSIBLE CHANGES


Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.

It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.


FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A CHALLENGE

With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.


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