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12 Mai 2025 | 08:10 |
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Pressured to win the last two games of the Libertadores group stage to seek a place in the round of 16, Flamengo faces LDU this Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , with a likely major absence: Erick Pulgar .
The Chilean midfielder left the field injured during the 1-0 victory over Bahia last Saturday (10), and underwent tests on his right thigh on Sunday. The club is still awaiting the final diagnosis, but the tendency is that the number 5 will be absent against the Ecuadorians.
The situation is complicated by Allan's injury, who also left the field injured in the same match . Given this, coach Filipe Luís needs to find alternatives for the midfield. Here are the main options:
He replaced Pulgar against Bahia and is the immediate reserve in the position . At 22 years of age, he has already faced LDU as a starter in a 0-0 draw in Quito , but was not convincing in the 2-1 defeat to Central Córdoba, when he was substituted at half-time. Despite having the confidence of Filipe Luís, he still does not convey confidence to the fans.
Despite being suspended in the Brasileirão, the red-black captain can play normally in the Libertadores . He has already been moved back to the defensive midfielder role, as happened after Allan's departure in the last game . However, Gerson and De La Cruz have more attacking characteristics and do not usually play as defensive midfielders.
A defender by trade, Léo Ortiz has already played as a defensive midfielder when he worked with Tite and was well received. He is an improvised option, just like Danilo, who also played the role a few times at Juventus . However, Filipe Luís has avoided improvisation in 2025.
Another alternative is to use Danilo or even Alex Sandro as a third defender, forming a line of three defenders and freeing Ayrton Lucas to play as a winger. Although he has not yet used this formation in official games this season, Filipe Luís has already tested the line of three defenders in training.
Flamengo, currently in third place in Group E of the Libertadores, needs to beat LDU and Millonarios to continue with a real chance of qualifying.
After being released by the courts, the Mengão player analyzes the market to make a decision about his future during this transfer window.
16 Ago 2025 | 10:33 |
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Lucas Paquetá's future at West Ham could be decided in the coming days . According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder is considering transfer options after being acquitted of sports betting manipulation charges . The transfer window remains open until early September, on Deadline Day.
Although there are no official offers yet, interest in the former Flamengo player is growing, especially among European clubs. West Ham has not ruled out the Brazilian's departure, as he is unlikely to be a central player in the squad this season . Financial and sporting factors also weigh in on the English club's decision.
Manchester City has already expressed interest in Lucas Paquetá . In 2023, Pep Guardiola publicly praised the player, and the boards even opened talks. However, negotiations cooled after the sports betting case was opened . Even after the acquittal, the Citizens have yet to formalize a new offer, but the possibility of an approach before the end of the window is not ruled out.
During the investigation, Paquetá was left out of the Brazilian national team squad. Coaches such as Fernando Diniz, Dorival Júnior, and Carlo Ancelotti chose not to call him up , which reduced his visibility and limited his opportunities on the international stage. The absence directly affected the player's reputation, which saw his career suffer amid the controversy.
Despite being acquitted by the English FA, which found no evidence of match-fixing , Paquetá was found guilty of failing to fully cooperate with the investigation. Therefore, he may still be fined, although the exact amount of the fine has not been determined.
Mengão wants to sign a goalkeeper to replace Matheus Cunha and went after Peixe's starter with a huge offer.
16 Ago 2025 | 09:39 |
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Flamengo is keeping its sights set on Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão as its top target to be Agustín Rossi's immediate backup on Filipe Luís's team . The player has excelled for Santos, but negotiations are far from progressing.
Despite the Rubro-Negro's interest, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has not made negotiations easier and remains resistant to the idea of releasing the player to a direct rival . The Alvinegro board, in fact, has expressed a preference for negotiating with European clubs.
According to information from André Hernan (UOL Esporte), Flamengo presented a proposal of 7 million euros (around R$ 44.2 million) for 70% of Brazão's economic rights . The offer was made this Friday (15), but was again rejected by Santos.
Santos's request is much higher: €15 million (R$94.8 million), plus performance bonuses . In other words, more than double the amount offered by the Rio de Janeiro club. Mengão is looking to replace Matheus Cunha, who has already agreed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro for next season.
With the rejection, the goalkeeper's future remains uncertain. Flamengo has not yet indicated whether it will make another move , but the difference between the asking and offering figures has kept the deal on hold. According to Transfermarkt, Gabriel Brazão has already played 64 matches for Santos, conceded 68 goals, and left the field 22 times without conceding a goal.
Shirt 10 reveals that there was a conversation between him, Filipe Luís and Bruno Henrique about who would inherit the armband after Gerson was sold to Mengão
16 Ago 2025 | 08:25 |
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After Gerson's transfer to Zenit, the Flamengo captaincy position was open , and the competition seemed obvious to both fans and coach Filipe Luís. Mengão star Arrascaeta revealed that he relinquished the armband in favor of Bruno Henrique . The Uruguayan only takes over the armband when the number 27 is not on the field, a situation that occurs frequently.
Arrascaeta on Bruno Henrique as captain at Flamengo: "I prefer him to be number one"
"We had a meeting after Gerson left, and Filipe came to me and asked if I or Bruno would be the first captain. I said it didn't matter to me, because I know what a great person and friend Bruno is by my side ," Arrascaeta said.
The Uruguayan justified his choice by highlighting the friendship and admiration he has for his strike partner. Just as he treated the number 10 shirt while Gabigol was at the club, Arrascaeta does not intend to wear the armband while Bruno Henrique is at Flamengo .
"When he's available, I prefer him to be number one, because he's a guy I admire a lot, both on and off the field . He's a great friend of mine," added the Uruguayan star, highlighting his bond with the number 27.
Since arriving at Flamengo together in 2019, Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique have become symbols of one of the club's most successful eras . Together, they have won 14 titles: four Campeonato Carioca titles, two Campeonato Brasileiro titles, two Libertadores titles, three Super Cups, one Recopa Sudamericana title, and two Copa do Brasil titles.
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