The athlete played alongside Gabriel Barbosa at Rubro-Negro in 2019
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The end of Gabigol's career at Flamengo could be near. With his contract expiring at the end of this season, the number 99 appears to be saying goodbye to Mengão, ending a successful and remarkable cycle. This possible departure has generated reactions, including from former teammates, such as defender Léo Duarte, who played alongside Gabriel Barbosa at Rubro-Negro in 2019.
Léo Duarte, who was Gabigol's teammate during the historic 2019 season, highlighted the impact that the striker's departure could have both for the club and for the fans. In an interview with ESPN, the defender stated that, although he wants the top scorer to remain, he recognizes that his departure could increase his value even further.
"As a fan of Gabigol's football, I would really like him to continue at Flamengo and become even more of an idol than he already is. But we know that, often, we only fully recognize the value of a player when he leaves. I think that, if that happens, he will be even more valued for what he did in the past", commented Léo.
Léo Duarte, who also won titles at Flamengo, highlighted his admiration for Gabigol, with whom he shared the dressing room for seven months. The defender praised the attacker's talent and expressed his desire for him to remain at the club, although he highlighted that he was not aware of the negotiations between Gabigol and the board.
"He has experience and knows what is best for his career and future. As someone who already played alongside him and started his career at Flamengo, I hope Gabigol continues at the club, wins more titles and grows even more. But I don't know what's happening between him and the board, so I can't comment on that", added the club's former defender.
Gabigol wrote his name in Flamengo's history with decisive goals, especially in winning the Libertadores in 2019 and 2022, in addition to scoring in the 2021 final. These achievements place him alongside club icons, such as Zico, as he is one of the few players to score in the finals of the South American tournament for Mengão.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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