Captain of Flamengo, Gerson sends letter asking for change in the time of the games of Cariocão

Flamengo will have the free week to train before the duel against Maricá, on Saturday (22) , at 4:30 pm, in Maracanã. The time of the match, however, has generated debates due to the strong heat in Rio de Janeiro, raising questions about the physical integrity of players. ; "> Captain of the most beloved, gerson The initiative to send a letter to Alfredo Sampaio, president of the Union of Football Athletes of the State of Rio de Janeiro, requesting support for the review of the hours of the matches of the Carioca Championship. The midfielder's decision took place after a meeting with his teammates. = "Border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> Mengão Captain reinforces concern for athletes' health

In the letter, Gerson points out that during summer, temperatures in the city often exceed 35 ° C, increasing the risk of exhaustion and other health problems. According to the player, acting under these extreme conditions represents an unnecessary challenge for professionals who dispute the state. Your request not only benefits Flamengo, but all athletes who participate in the competition. He asks the union to open a dialogue to adjust matches and ensure better conditions for players. /P>

union has not yet commented on the request of the red-black midfielder

The journalist Venê Casagrande < /A> had access to the document through a source in the union. So far, Alfredo Sampaio and the entity representing the athletes have not officially spoken out about the request of the red-black captain.