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AFTER BEING HARMED, FLAMENGO CAN PUT A CALENDAR IN HIS FAVOR

Rubro-negro will only play again on Thursday, against Fortaleza

08 Jul 2024 | 08:34 |

In all recent games, whatever the result, one issue predominates for Flamengo: the calendar. The club, which is in a war with the CBF, constantly talks about how much it is being harmed by the Copa América period, but it will have important days ahead. Tite will finally get what he asks for so much: more rest and training.

End of the marathon

Flamengo will only play again on Thursday, against Fortaleza, in the Brazilian Championship. The club wanted more time between matches already played against Cuiabá and Atlético-MG in the last rounds, but was unable to plead with the CBF for a change to Sunday or Monday.

The team, at least, will have a day off this Sunday. With the sequence of several games in a few days, the group had not been able to have a free day since the defeat of Vasco, which took place on June 2nd. After the duel with Fortaleza, there are nine days until the next match. As the clash with Internacional was postponed, Fla will have a margin until they travel to Brasília to face Criciúma.

On the 20th, for the 18th round, the squad will already be complete. The Uruguayans Arrascaeta, Viña, Varela and De la Cruz continue in the Copa América and return to Brazil between the 13th and 15th. Tite, however, will need to assess the condition of each one to find out if they can start as starters or if they need rest. Chilean Pulgar, for example, returned to the bench and only started in the next game.

The "rest" could be fundamental in this marathon. Flamengo hopes to empty the medical department soon and understands that the injuries are the result of this wear and tear. Bruno Henrique was the latest bad news with a sprain. The player will still undergo additional tests between this Sunday and Monday. For Thursday's game, his presence is unlikely — in the following games, it will depend on developments.

Fla may make a comeback. Igor Jesus is already training with the squad and has a chance to return to the squad in the next round. Everton Cebolinha is in the transition phase with physiotherapy: after that, the attacker will still undergo physical preparation before joining his teammates — there is an estimate that he could return against Criciúma.

" I'm going to talk a little [in the sphere] guys. I went to sleep yesterday. The first day after the game you don't rest, you have the energy. I don't know if, with Bruno Henrique being clean, he can get out of contact and not get hurt. When there are excessive games, the propensity for an athlete to get injured is much greater. If the athletes' union said that 66 hours is the minimum time [between one match and another], they are wrong too. I don't know if that could have influenced him getting hurt."

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

AFTER BEING HARMED, FLAMENGO CAN PUT A CALENDAR IN HIS FAVOR