BRUNO HENRIQUE HAS A RETURN DISCARDED TO FACE ATLÉTICO-GO FOR FLAMENGO - UNDERSTAND

Mengão will have to deal with the absence of Nicolás De La Cruz for another important game. The Uruguayan player did not participate in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (15), and remains a doubt for this Thursday's match (19) against Peñarol, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The midfielder's presence is not yet guaranteed, as coach Tite explained during a press conference.

SLOW RECOVERY AND UNCERTAINTY IN RETURN

During the press conference, Tite revealed that, after a recent training session, he asked Nicolás De La Cruz about the possibility of playing for at least 20 minutes in the match against Vasco, but the player, smiling, indicated that was not in condition. “The physical department was categorical in stating that he was not fit, even if he felt good", commented the coach. Tite also reinforced that he hopes to be able to count on the athlete on Thursday, but there is still no guarantee that this will be possible.

INJURY AND IMPORTANT ABSENCES

Nicolás De La Cruz has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in the game against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, the midfielder was absent from the team in the matches against Corinthians, in the second game of the same competition, and in the Rio derby. and expectations for his return increase as the calendar narrows.

In addition to De La Cruz, CRF has already confirmed the absence of four other players for the clash against Peñarol, which they face. problems in their right thigh, and Pedro, Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who suffered more serious injuries, will only return to the pitch in 2025.

With these absences, coach Tite will have to adjust the team to maintain performance and continue in search of victories in the competitions that the club still competes in.

Mais Querido drew 1-1 with Vasco, in a classic played this Sunday (15), in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. CRF had clear scoring opportunities, hitting the post on two occasions, but ended up conceding the draw in the final minutes. After the match, Alex Sandro, who debuted for Rubro-Negro, commented on the goal conceded and highlighted the need for better organization in decisive moments.

FAILURE IN THE FINAL MINUTES

Alex Sandro, one of Mengão's new reinforcements, lamented the team's relaxation at the end of the game, which culminated in Vasco's equalizer in the 42nd minute of the second half . “It was a pleasure to play in a packed Maracanã and play in a classic. However, we relax in the end, that is the truth. We should have kept possession more and been better organized. Football only ends when the referee blows the whistle. Let's learn from this and avoid the same mistakes in the next games", commented the full-back in the mixed area of ​​the stadium.

DOMINIUM AND LOST CHANCESEven with some important absences, Tite's team managed to dominate the actions throughout the match. Mengão finished 17 times and hit the post on two occasions. The red-black goal came in the 25th minute. second half, in a play on the right side that ended with Gerson finding the net. However, despite control in the attack, Mais Querido lost possession of the ball, which generated the counterattack that resulted in Philippe Coutinho's goal, after pass from Puma Rodríguez.

ALEX SANDRO'S PERFORMANCE

With the suspension of Ayrton Lucas, who served a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards, Tite selected Alex Sandro as a starter. The left-back had a solid performance in his first match for the CRF, adding positive numbers: 60 successful passes in 61 attempts, three opportunities created and four defensive actions, showing himself. an important piece for the remainder of the season.

Flamengo remains in the G4 of the Brasileirão with 45 points, but the team seeks to avoid further mistakes and correct the flaws presented in the classic, aiming for better results in the next rounds.< /p>

The Flamengo continues to show its strength on the field when it faces Vasco, one of its biggest rivals in Rio football. In the last ten games between the two teams, Rubro-Negro has been impressively dominant, with eight wins, one draw and just one defeat. This retrospective reflects the most favorable phase of Flamengo, which has been standing out on the national and international scene in recent years.

While Flamengo accumulated important achievements, such as national and international titles, Vasco went through a phase of ups and downs, including drops to Series B, which may help explain the imbalance in the recent results of the classics. In the Rio classics, the rivalry between Flamengo and Vasco is one of the most intense in Brazilian football, and Flamengo's recent performance further solidifies its hegemony, at least with regard to direct confrontations with Cruzmaltino. Even with Vasco's tradition and rich history in football, the current numbers show Flamengo's clear superiority.

FLAMENGO HAS ITS MAIN POINT IN THE LIBERTADORES

< Flamengo is going through a prominent phase both in Brazilian football and in international competitions. The red-black club, which recently won the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, is going through one of its best phases in history. With a star-studded squad, full of national team players and led by renowned coaches, Flamengo has managed to maintain regularity and a high level of performance.

In addition to the achievements on the field , the club has invested in solid financial management and a high-level structure, which also contributes to maintaining good results. These factors are directly reflected in the classics against Vasco, where Flamengo comes in as favorites, something that wasn't always like this.