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With the end of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengois already starting preparationsfor 2025. Under the command of Filipe Luís, in his new phase at the helm of the team, the club plans to reinforce the squad. According to an analysis by commentator Victor, from the channel Falso Nove, there are critical areas that the board needs to prioritize next year.
Right-side
Although Wesleyhas stood out as a key player in Filipe Luís' team, interest from European clubs could make it difficult for him to stay. If a transfer takes place, whether in the January window or in the middle of 2025, Flamengo will need to look for alternatives.
O Falso Nove suggests that Rubro-Negro hire one or even two full-backs with characteristics similar to Wesley's, as the current reserve, Varela, has a different playing style and could also be on his way out.
“What Flamengo needs on this right flank. He needs a back who has health and speed to attack spaces in the corridor. That he can generate overtaking to play alongside the midfielder. And that he has good defensive capacity, both to recover and to protect crosses at the second post. Basically a guy with Wesley's skills. Flamengo needs at least one, if not two full-backs in this profile”, said Victor.
Defender
Despite the security offered by the starting duo Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, Flamengo may face difficulties in replacing parts for the defense.
The possible departure of Fabrício Bruno, who attracts attention from Europe, added to the likely departure of David Luiz, would leave coach Filipe Luís with young Cleiton as the only backup option. In this scenario, the recommendation is that the club look for defenders with a profile similar to that of the starters, especially left-footed players, to maintain the tactical standard.
“Flamengo urgently needs a left-handed defender. With good technique for building plays, and ability to play long ball. Speed to defend the back, and also a sense of positioning for anticipation and interception. A kind of left-handed Léo Ortiz, or a kind of another Léo Pereira”, he explained.
Steering wheel
De La Cruz's injury forced Filipe Luís to adjust the midfield, using two midfielders to support the team.
Although Evertton Araújo and Pulgar have shown good performance, Victor points out limitations in the Chilean and considers Allan below expectations. Therefore, Flamengo would need more reliable options for such a physically demanding position throughout the season.
“In volance you need one more too. Another defensive midfielder, with high combativeness and movement capacity. The player also needs to have a good pass and the ability to receive the ball from behind like a pivot. Vision of the game to play the long ball, in addition to the sense of interception, which every defensive player needs to have. Basically a mini Evertton Araujo. Or an improved Pulgar, with greater movement capacity”, specified Victor.
Striker
The most urgent need is in attack command. With Pedroinjured and Gabigolout of the plans for 2025, the squad only has Carlinhos and, eventually, an improvised Bruno Henrique.
Victor believes that Flamengo should look for a center forward with characteristics similar to those of Pedro, but who also be able to perform essential tactical functions in Filipe Luís' system, such as movement in free spaces.
“As Filipe Luís is very happy to say, the goal is bought. So first of all, Flamengo needs a scorer. A goalscorer capable of playing with both legs. From providing support with your back, that is, being a player who holds the marker with your back, compete for the ball with your markers. That has the ability to play in the air. But especially, despite having these skills of a fixed center forward, who knows how to attack spaces, respecting the style of play that coach Filipe Luís demands”, he analyzed.
Reds standout Van Dijk recalls the atmosphere created by Mengão fans in the final played in Qatar in 2019 and says he is enchanted by the Brazilians
17 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Flamengo's fans continue to impress world football's biggest names . In 2019, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk came face-to-face with the might of the Red-Black Nation at the FIFA Club World Cup final in Qatar. The atmosphere of that match left a lasting impression on the Dutch defender.
Liverpool's Van Dijk on Flamengo: "Their fans were incredible"
In an interview with TNT Sports, Van Dijk was asked about his knowledge of Brazilian football. The topic arose because striker Memphis Depay , a player for Corinthians and the Dutch national team, frequently talks to the defender about Brazil.
"I know very well the passion Brazilian fans have for their teams. We faced Flamengo in the Club World Cup in Qatar, and their support was incredible . Memphis also spoke to me several times about the Corinthians fans. We know how great Brazilian football is. I'm very proud of Memphis and hope he scores many goals for the national team," said the defender.
After eliminating Al-Hilal in the semifinals, Flamengo faced Liverpool again in a repeat of the 1981 final . However, Jorge Jesus's team failed to break down the English defense and lost in extra time. In the final, Van Dijk experienced one of the greatest moments of his career and was a key player in neutralizing the Flamengo attack. Players like Gabigol struggled against the defender's solidity.
Almost six years after that duel, the Nation is preparing for another big night. Tickets for Flamengo vs Estudiantes, this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals , are already sold out . More than 69 thousand fans will support Filipe Luís' team, which is looking to open up an advantage before the decisive match in La Plata.
The red-and-black team fails to overcome São Paulo's solid performance, concedes a goal from Duda Serrana and leaves the national tournament in the round of 16
17 Set 2025 | 20:45 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil after losing 1-0 to São Paulo, this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis. The Rio de Janeiro team even tried to react after falling behind on the scoreboard, but was unable to avoid elimination in the single duel of the round of 16. The decisive goal was scored by Duda Serrana, a standout for the São Paulo team.
In the first half, São Paulo dominated possession and adopted a more attacking approach , hindering Flamengo 's play. Flamengo struggled to exchange passes and impose their style. Even so, the visitors had the best chance of the first half: on a quick counterattack in the 30th minute, Duda had a good opportunity but shot wide.
Early in the second half, a poor clearance by the Flamengo defense resulted in the game-clinching goal. The defense poorly cleared the ball, and Duda Serrana fired a precise shot from outside the box, leaving Flamengo's goalkeeper with no chance . From then on, the Rio de Janeiro team pushed forward and sought to press in the final minutes, relying primarily on set pieces and crosses, but failed to create any real chances.
With this result, Flamengo ends its Women's Copa do Brasil campaign with one win and one loss. The team received approximately R$90,000 for its participation in the round of 16. After the final whistle, members of the Flamengo coaching staff complained about the refereeing in the center of the field, but the result remained unchanged.
Flamengo could take to the field with a different formation to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The duel, decisive for the club's ambitions in the continental competition, will be broadcast live on Disney+.
The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.
17 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"
After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.
It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.
According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."
Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.
On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.
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