In this context, Gabigol's enigmatic post on social media became the trigger for an inflamed reaction, revealing the fissures between the athlete and the fans, as Flamengo prepares to face a decisive clash without its star.
|
0
Last Saturday, Maracanã witnessed a fierce draw between Flamengo and Fluminense, standing out not only for the balance on the field, but also for a twist in the plot led by Gabigol. Initially, the striker started the match on the bench, but his participation, which was supposed to be a strategic addition in the second half, turned into a controversial chapter.
The development of events culminated in a confusion between Gabigol and Nino, culminating in the attacker's expulsion, after just 17 minutes on the field. A decision that not only affected Fla-Flu's outlook, but also had intense repercussions on social media. The situation became the central theme of heated debates among red and black fans.
On a Sunday off for the entire squad, Gabigol chose to express his vision of the events in a peculiar way: through of a post on social media. The choice of photo for the post was revealing and, at the same time, provocative. The striker, wearing the Flamengo uniform, wore a smile as he took his place on the Maracanã bench. This seemingly innocent image became fuel for fans' dissatisfaction.
The fans' fiery reaction soon appeared in the comments, revealing a series of criticisms regarding the striker's performance throughout of the season. The last straw for the fans' revolt was, without a doubt, the expulsion at Fla-Flu, an episode that triggered an avalanche of dissatisfaction on social media. It is worth noting that, after the final whistle, Gabigol used the same virtual platforms to protest against the red card received and demand explanations from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
The immediate consequence of this expulsion is that Gabigol is will be a significant absence for Flamengo in the next clash against Bragantino, scheduled for November 23rd at Maracanã. This game will be played after the FIFA date break, providing an even more tense and challenging environment for the team, who will need to overcome the absence of their top scorer in a crucial duel.
Thus, while the fans' spirits remain exalted on social media, Flamengo is preparing to face an additional challenge, seeking to find strategic solutions to fill the gap left by its top scorer, while at the same time trying to reestablish the confidence shaken by the sequence of events in Fla-Flu.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
|
0
Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
|
0
Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Watch the match live here:
