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When will Pulgar return to Flamengo? There's already a forecast for the midfielder.
16 Ago 2025 | 14:49
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19 Nov 2024 | 08:44 |
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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.
Mengão will face an important challenge against Colorado at Beira-Rio and wants a victory to remain isolated at the top of the Brazilian Championship.
16 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17) to face Internacional , at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Rubro-Negro seeks to maintain the leadership of Serie A after beating Mirassol 2-1, at Maracanã, while Colorado tries to get going after the 3-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino.
Flamengo sits atop the table with 40 points, while Internacional sits in 11th place with 24 points. Recent head-to-head records also favor the leaders: in the last five rounds, Filipe Luís's team has four wins and one draw , compared to three wins, one draw, and one loss for the Gauchos.
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere , Grupo Globo's pay-per-view service, available with a monthly or annual subscription. The match, which marks the first leg of the Brasileirão 's second half, will be played at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.
INTERNATIONAL: Rochet; Benítez, Vitão (Clayton Sampaio), Victor Gabriel (Juninho) and Bernabei; Richard, Alan Rodríguez (Bruno Henrique), Vitinho, Bruno Tabata and Gustavo Prado; Borré (Ricardo Mathias). Coach: Roger Machado
FLAMENGO: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Saul, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araujo and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luis
Uruguayan gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu and spoke about the problems of unprepared professionals at the club
16 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |
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Friday (15) was marked by a press conference with Arrascaeta, at Ninho do Urubu. The Uruguayan midfielder made strong statements about the club's backstage and even repeated a famous phrase from Jorge Jesus, the Portuguese coach who marked an era at Flamengo.
Arrascaeta quotes Jorge Jesus: "Flamengo only loses to itself"
Without directly mentioning the coach, Arrascaeta emphasized that internal problems often harm the club's atmosphere . The Uruguayan also made it clear that he will always stand by his teammates in situations where unprepared professionals could harm them:
"I often tell my friends that Flamengo only loses to itself, because it's difficult to explain some of the things that happen here. Sometimes it's due to a lack of capacity from people who don't realize the size of the club or who aren't used to dealing with this pressure . But when you have experienced and respected players like Alex Sandro, Bruno, Nico, Viña, and so many others, the group becomes stronger," said the number 10.
"Whatever happens outside won't affect our squad. We'll always be together. When something happens to a teammate, we'll be here to help," Arrascaeta assured. The statement alludes to the controversy surrounding former doctor José Luiz Runco, who was fired after exposing details of De La Cruz's physical condition , claiming the Uruguayan was living with an irreversible chronic injury.
At the time, Arrascaeta posted a photo alongside De La Cruz, accompanied by the message: " It's about taking care of our own. It's that simple ." The gesture was interpreted as a dig at the former professional, as well as a pat on the back for his club and national team friend.
Now, at the press conference, the number 10 reinforced the importance of squad unity in the face of external turbulence: "Regardless of who it is, Nico or another player, we have to be together. It's very difficult to stay focused on the field when these situations happen. But I've been here for six years and I know that Flamengo always experiences moments like this. Our role is to keep ourselves in the locker room so that this doesn't affect us, even though some situations are very difficult," he concluded.
Colorado and Mengão fans buy all the available tickets for the second leg of the round of 16 of the competition
16 Ago 2025 | 17:45 |
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Internacional fans promise to turn Beira-Rio into a real cauldron for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . In just over two hours, all available tickets for the match against Flamengo, scheduled for Wednesday (20), were sold . The information was confirmed by the Rio Grande do Sul portal Revista Colorada.
The sale, initially exclusive to members of the Rio Grande do Sul club, highlighted the high expectations in Porto Alegre . The projected attendance is close to 50,000 Colorado fans for the decisive match. The red-and-black fans will also fill the area designated for visitors.
Before the Libertadores game, Flamengo and Internacional will face each other this Sunday (17), for the Brazilian Championship, also at Beira-Rio. The match will be a thermometer for what Filipe Luís' team will find days later , both on the field and in the pressure of the stands.
For Flamengo , facing packed stadiums is nothing new. The Rubro-Negro, accustomed to large crowds, played the first leg in front of nearly 70,000 people at Maracanã , winning 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique after a superb cross from Luiz Araújo.
For this Sunday's match, Filipe Luís named all available players, with the exception of midfielder Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering. De La Cruz and Danilo are returning from knee and right thigh injuries , respectively. Meanwhile, Michael returns to the squad for the first time since May 18, in the 0-0 draw with Botafogo.
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