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Flamengo faces absences and uncertainty ahead of match against Internacional
12 Ago 2025 | 19:08
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The new technical director of Flamengo, José Boto, made his first visit to the George Training Center Helal, known as Ninho do Rububu, this week. Theexperience impressed the director, who made a point of highlighting the quality of the facilities. "I'm impressed with the conditions, they're at a European level", he said.
With a trajectory marked by passages in renowned clubs such as Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk, Boto arrived at Flamengo to strengthen the football department. The professional is known for his strategic work and his ability to identify talents, aspects that align with Rubro-Negro's objectives.
FLAMENGO OPENS THE DOORS TO CT
A The structure of CT George Helal, which was renovated and expanded in recent years, caught the manager's attention. The space offers modern training fields, a gym equipped with cutting-edge technology, physiotherapy areas, cafeterias and high-standard dormitories. "It's not common to find a South American club with this level of infrastructure", said the technical director.
INSTALLATIONS AND COMPLIMENTS
In addition to the physical installations, Boto praised the club's internal organization. During the visit, he had the opportunity to meet professionals in the medical, technical and administrative areas, and was satisfied with the alignment between the sectors. "It is essential that everyone works in tune for success on and off the field", he highlighted.
José Boto's arrival at the Flamengo is part of a strategic movement by the club to reinforce its position as one of the main powers in South American football. With a focus on professionalizing management, Rubro-Negro seeks to align itself with European standards, something that Boto has experience in implement.
The manager also mentioned Flamengo's potential to become a global reference. "The club has all the necessary resources to compete at a high level not only in South America, but also on the world stage," he said. He stressed that long-term work will be key to achieving these ambitious goals.
In addition to learning about the structure of the CT, Boto took the opportunity to observe some activities of the main squad and youth teams. He highlighted the importance of integrating work between the different levels of the club, ensuring a continuous flow of talent. "Investing in the base is essential to sustain success", he stated.
Flamengo, which has already won important titles such as the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro in recent years, intends to maintain regularity in competitions and continue to be a protagonist on the scene sports. To this end, the structure offered by CT will be a differentiator, according to the new technical director.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Another important point addressed by Boto was the need to adapt strategies to the particularities of Brazilian football. He stated that, despite international experience, he understands that each context requires specific solutions. "I believe my work here will be more about adaptation and innovation than just replicating models," he explained.
The relationship between Boto and the Flamengo board was also highlighted during his visit. The leader reinforced that mutual trust will be fundamental so that his ideas can be implemented effectively. He believes that alignment with managers will allow the club to achieve its objectives consistently.
Finally, the new technical director reiterated his commitment to Flamengo and his desire to contribute to the club's growth. "It's an honor to be part of such a large institution and with such a passionate fan base. I'm ready to help Flamengo reach new heights", he concluded.
With the CT George Helal structure being one of the pillars of this ambitious project, the arrival by José Boto marks a new phase in Flamengo's strategic planning, which seeks to combine modernity and sporting results.
Mengão hosts Colorado this Wednesday (13) and will have to deal with important absences in the first leg at Maracanã
13 Ago 2025 | 07:53 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (13) to face Internacional, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be at Maracanã, and coach Filipe Luís should field Luiz Araújo in place of Arrascaeta , who is suspended.
With the absence of the number 10, the tendency is for Filipe Luís to send a Flamengo team onto the field with: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan; Luiz Araújo, Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
The main news will be the return of Jorginho , who returns to the team after serving a suspension in the Brasileirão victory over Mirassol . Arrascaeta, on the other hand, will be out due to a backlog of yellow cards in the continental competition.
In addition to the Uruguayan midfielder, Flamengo will be without Erick Pulgar (right foot surgery), De La Cruz (left knee injury), and Danilo (right thigh injury). Expectations also lie with the squad list. With an excess of players on the roster, coach Filipe Luís has been cutting key players from matches.
The duel between Flamengo and Internacional starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Rede Globo, on open TV, and on Disney+, via streaming . The return match is scheduled for next Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre.
The player was one of the highlights of Al-Hilal under Jorge Jesus, but his contract was terminated and Mengão is looking for a player for the attack.
13 Ago 2025 | 07:44 |
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Flamengo remains attentive to the transfer market and is seeking reinforcements to complete its squad before the end of the transfer window. One name that could emerge as an opportunity is Aleksandar Mitrovic , the Serbian national team's top scorer, who is expected to terminate his contract with Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) and be free to sign with another club.
The Saudi club plans to release Mitrovic due to the excess of foreign players in its squad for next season . The decision comes after the signing of Uruguayan Darwin Núñez , formerly of Liverpool. To terminate the contract, Al Hilal will need to pay the termination fee stipulated in the contract.
Mitrovic emerged as a young player at Anderlecht in Belgium, attracting the attention of major English clubs. In 2015, he was signed by Newcastle and later transferred to Fulham , where he established himself as an attacking force. In 2023, the striker signed with Al Hilal.
Flamengo 's current squad features two center forwards: Pedro and Juninho. Pedro has been a starter for Filipe Luís's team, while Juninho hasn't won over the fans and could be traded if he receives an offer.
In this transfer window, the club has already invested around R$280 million in signings , bringing in Saúl Ñíguez and Samuel Lino (formerly of Atlético Madrid), Emerson Royal (formerly of AC Milan), and Jorge Carrascal (formerly of Dynamo Moscow). Despite not having to spend on player rights, Mitrovic's signing is seen as expensive due to the high salary he is expected to command.
With the not guilty verdict in his trial, the midfielder returns to the list of interest of the English club, which intends to send an offer
13 Ago 2025 | 07:27 |
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After being acquitted in the trial for alleged involvement in sports betting, Lucas Paquetá has once again attracted interest from major English clubs . Among them is Newcastle, which has included the former Flamengo player on its list of potential signings for the current season.
According to British newspaper iPaper, Newcastle is considering signing the midfielder , currently at West Ham. Paquetá is highly regarded by club observers, who plan to formalize a proposal before the transfer window closes on September 1st.
Paquetá's contract with West Ham runs until June 2027, with the option to extend for another season . Despite this, the Hammers' board is looking to restructure the squad and has not ruled out negotiating the Brazilian.
The midfielder was investigated for allegedly facilitating the receipt of yellow cards to benefit sports betting . After two years of proceedings, the English court concluded that the former Flamengo player was innocent, closing the case.
The Mais Querido even considered the possibility of bringing Lucas Paquetá back this summer. However, it opted to sign Jorge Carrascal , a Colombian midfielder who was at Dynamo Moscow. Therefore, the board is unlikely to look for another player for the position in 2025.
Now, Flamengo leaves the market in the background and turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores. This Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Filipe Luís' team receives Internacional , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16.
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