The red-black leaders will try to fulfill Tite's wish, who asked for an athlete for the position
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0Last week, Flamengo took a hat from São Paulo, which went through Mais Querido's negotiations with Lazio and signed Marcos Antônio. Thus, after being "watching the boat", the red and black board is already mapping out other names after the failure.
According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo is looking for a midfielder after a Tite's request. The coach of Mais Querido wants a player for the position and informed the red and black directors so that they could search the football market for a player with such characteristics.
FLAMENGO HAS ONLY THREE STEERING MAKERS TIMEIt is worth remembering that Flamengohas only three midfielders in the main team, which are: Erick Pulgar, Allan and Igor Jesus. De La Cruz is a more versatile player, able to play in all areas of the field and who Tite uses as a second midfielder. Therefore, the coach wants another midfield athlete.
FLAMENGO MAPS OTHER SHAKERSDespite having taken a hat from São Paulo, Flamengo's board remains interested in signing of two other socks. This is because Claudinho and Lucas Paquetá are still on Mais Querido's radar, which continues in negotiations with Zenit and West Ham for the athletes' release.
MEANWHILE...Meanwhile Tite awaits the arrival of a new midfielder, the coach prepares the Mais Querido team for the next clash. Next Wednesday (24), Flamengo will face Vitória, at Barradão, in Bahia, at 8pm.
The defender received numerous criticisms on social media
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0Defender Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, became the target of numerous criticisms on social media after his performance in the classic against Vasco. The player was directly responsible for the opponent's equalizing goal, which generated a flood of negative comments from fans, especially on digital platforms.
The move that resulted in Vasco's goal happened at a crucial moment in the match , which intensified the red-black revolt. Many Flamengo fans took to the internet to express their frustration with the defender's failure, pointing to the defensive failure as determining the final result. In the game, which is already naturally surrounded by tension as it is a classic between two of Rio's biggest football rivals, the responsibility of maintaining a solid defense is even greater.
However, Léo Pereira made a mistake that ended up being fatal for the Flamengo. The defender was unable to clear the ball in an aerial play, allowing Vasco to reach a draw. The failure occurred 30 minutes into the second half, at a time when Flamengo seemed to control the match, despite pressure from the opponent. However, the defender's positioning error allowed Vasco's attacker to take advantage of the opportunity, scoring a goal that changed the course of the game.
As soon as the game ended, social networks became a space for rant to Flamengo fans. Various profiles, from sports influencers to ordinary fans, spared no criticism of Léo Pereira's performance. Comments such as "unacceptable" and "another decisive failure" dominated mentions of the player.
On Bluesky, the hashtag with the player's name became one of the most talked about topics, and in fan groups on WhatsApp and Facebook, the conversation revolved around the need for reinforcements in Flamengo's defense. Many stated that the team, with the ambitions it has in competitions such as the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores, cannot afford to make such simple defensive mistakes.
The midfielder is still recovering from injury and has not confirmed his presence for the decisive clash on Thursday
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0Mengão will have to deal with the absence of Nicolás De La Cruz for another important game. The Uruguayan player did not participate in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (15), and remains a doubt for this Thursday's match (19) against Peñarol, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The midfielder's presence is not yet guaranteed, as coach Tite explained during a press conference.
During the press conference, Tite revealed that, after a recent training session, he asked Nicolás De La Cruz about the possibility of playing for at least 20 minutes in the match against Vasco, but the player, smiling, indicated that was not in condition. “The physical department was categorical in stating that he was not fit, even if he felt good", commented the coach. Tite also reinforced that he hopes to be able to count on the athlete on Thursday, but there is still no guarantee that this will be possible.
Nicolás De La Cruz has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in the game against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, the midfielder was absent from the team in the matches against Corinthians, in the second game of the same competition, and in the Rio derby. and expectations for his return increase as the calendar narrows.
In addition to De La Cruz, CRF has already confirmed the absence of four other players for the clash against Peñarol, which they face. problems in their right thigh, and Pedro, Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who suffered more serious injuries, will only return to the pitch in 2025.
With these absences, coach Tite will have to adjust the team to maintain performance and continue in search of victories in the competitions that the club still competes in.
The coach faced São Paulo with a team with ten reserve athletes
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0Last Saturday (3), Flamengo was defeated by São Paulo, at Morumbis, in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. Before the match started, the Rubro-Negro lineup drew attention due to the high number of reserve players. However, the decision to save was authorized by Mais Querido's board.
According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo's board supported Tite to change the lineup. For Mais Querido's directors, the decision was not to prioritize the Copa do Brasil, but to avoid physical wear and tear on the players. . (…) We must respect science, physiology and football professionals, who, in Flamengo, in my opinion, have the best”, said a member of the Flamengo board.
FLAMENGO SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIANWith the defeat to São Paulo, Flamengo found itself removed from first place. That's because Botafogo beat Atlético-GO and got 43 points. Thus, Rubro-Negro was stuck at 40 points and will have to fight back to stay in the lead again.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATIONNow, Mais Querido focuses on the second confrontation of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil against Palmeiras. Flamengo faces the Alviverde team next Wednesday (7), at 8pm, at Allianz Parque.
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