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31 Dez 2024 | 11:39 |
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O Flamengocontinues to look for reinforcements for the next season, with the sector offensive being one of the biggest priorities for the club. Recent attention has fallen on striker Lassina Traoré, currently at Shakhtar Donetsk, after rumors that he could be Gabigol's replacement. However, the player's evaluation is being thorough, especially in relation to his injury history.
Lassina Traoré , which is already being watched by other European clubs, is among Flamengo's options to reinforce the offensive sector. Coach Filipe Luís indicated the need for a striker with characteristics that can play alongside players like Pedro, maintaining the team's competitiveness. Thus, Traoré entered the conversations, being evaluated by José Boto, who is also attentive to the market scenario.
TRAORE INJURIES IN THE CAREER
Despite being seen as a good technical option, a growing concern in Flamengoinvolves the player's injury history. Traoré suffered a serious knee injury in the 2021/22 season, leaving him out of competition for almost 300 days. Although he recovered and returned to the field, the striker was injured again in 2023, this time with a ruptured hamstring, which left him out of action for six months. This history of physical problems has generated concern within the club.
HOW CAN THIS HURST LASSINA AT FLAMENGO
After the long recovery period due to the tendon rupture, Lassina Traoré returned to the pitch at the beginning of 2024 and, since then, has not suffered any new injuries. Although his physical condition has been more stable recently,the concern about the possibility of new injuries persists, especially at a club like Flamengo, which has demanded a lot from its athletes.
Revealed by Ajax, from the Netherlands, Lassina Traoré stood out for his fast and timely football, characteristics that made him attractive to Shakhtar Donetsk, the club that signed the striker in 2021. At 23 years old, Traoré has already played 18 games this season, scoring three goals and contributing two assists. In addition to his career at club level, the striker is also a constant presence in the Burkina Faso national team, where he is seen as one of the main names.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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