CBF announces change of dates for the Copa do Brasil semi-finals; See Flamengo's game days

O Flamengo continues to be one of the most active clubs in the football market, but there is strategic issues that directly impact the team's ability to make major signings, especially the uncertainty about who will be president in 2025. Meanwhile, speculations arise, but many of these negotiations may not move forward until the club's political scenario is clear.

Currently, the club is going through a transition phase, with the current management focused on completing its mandate. The proximity of the electoral period in Flamengo brings uncertainty behind the scenes, directly affecting long-term planning. This includes possible agreements for reinforcements, which are limited to specific or short-term movements.

FLAMENGO HAS NEW MODEL MANAGEMENT 

One ​​of the critical factors for hiring players in 2025 is the definition of the next president. Without this clarity, any attempt at negotiation may not materialize, as agreements signed by unelected candidates tend to be discarded by the new management. This creates a scenario where candidates can even promise reinforcements, but without guarantee of execution.

A DYNAMIC AND AN INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FROM THE CLUB 

Faced with these uncertainties, Flamengo adopts a cautious stance in the market. Movements to reinforce the team continue to focus on signings already aligned with the current management or on negotiations that do not compromise the club's financial planning for the next term. This care is necessary to avoid problems of continuity between administrations.

For 2025, Flamengo will face important challenges, and the choice of A new president will be decisive for the success of future negotiations. Until then, the focus must remain on the search for stability and maintaining the team's competitive level with the current squad. The fans await definitions both behind the scenes and on the field.

O Flamengo, looking to strengthen its squad for the final stretch of 2024, is developing a strategic plan for Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz. According to information gathered by Coluna do Fla, the club plans to work on the player's maturity, exploring his potential to add even more to the team.

The project includes a sequence of games aimed at building rapport with teammates and significantly gaining confidence on the field. Filipe Luís, an experienced full-back and one of the squad's leaders, defends the need for regular opportunities for Alcaraz to achieve his best performance.

FLAMENGO PROJECTS 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, hired to add dynamism to the red and black midfield, still is in the adaptation phase to Brazilian football. Despite his unquestionable talent, the player has fluctuated in his performances, something expected for a young man in a competitive environment like Flamengo. The plan drawn up by the technical committee aims to integrate Alcaraz into varied game situations, providing experiences that increase his tactical and emotional maturity.

Um One of the main points of the strategy is to ensure that the Argentine receives consistent minutes on the field. Filipe Luís, who has gone through similar processes throughout his career, highlighted in an interview the importance of giving time and space to the athlete. "He needs a sequence to fit in better and show his football", said the full-back and current coach of the club, recognizing Alcaraz's potential as a key player for Flamengo's future.

< b>ALCARAZ WILL HAVE AN ENVYABLE 2025

Alcaraz's playing time management is also aligned with planning general cast. With marathon competitions, player rotation is essential to avoid burnout. However, the priority is to give the Argentine high-intensity games that test his skills and ability to adapt. The expectation is that, at the end of the season, Alcaraz will have evolved in technical aspects and game reading, strengthening the red-black midfieldo.

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Another relevant factor is the role of his teammates and the coaching staff in Alcaraz's evolution. Filipe Luís, as a mentor, has been an important figure, offering guidance on and off the field. Furthermore, coach Jorge Sampaoli, who has already worked with young talents, is committed to exploring the best characteristics of the Argentine player. The joint work aims not only at Alcaraz's individual success, but also at the positive impact on Flamengo's collective performance.

Gerson, Flamengo midfielder, felt intestinal pain and was absent from the Brazilian team's training this Saturday (16), in Salvador. The player, called up by coach Dorival Júnior, underwent medical evaluations and, according to initial information, does not present a worrying condition. However, the Flamengo is attentive to the situation of the athlete, who is still expected for the clash between Brazil and Uruguay, next Tuesday (19).

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Gerson participated in the team's first activities in Salvador, but intestinal pain prevented him from continuing this Saturday's work. Despite this, the technical committee chose not to remove the player, who remains part of the group and under medical supervision. The objective is to guarantee his full recovery until the duel valid for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

 FLAMENGO HAS ALERT ON 

Flamengo is closely following the evolution of Gerson's situation, especially because the player is a fundamental part of the scheme from coach Tite. Although the intestinal pains do not appear to be serious, the Red and Black board maintains contact with the Seleção's medical team to ensure that the midfielder returns in ideal conditions for the club's commitments.

BRAZIL X URUGUAY PREPARATION  

With the absence of Gerson In training, Dorival Júnior made adjustments to the team's midfield to face Uruguay. The coach is still waiting for the player's recovery, who should return to training on Sunday (17) or Monday (18). The expectation is that he will be 100% ready for the match, which is crucial for the Seleção's journey towards qualifying for the World Cup.

A Gerson's call-up is the result of his consistent performance at Flamengo. The midfielder has established himself as one of the leaders of the Red and Black squad and, in the Seleção, has shown his versatility. With important passages for the national team, the player is one of Dorival's bets to strengthen Brazil's midfield. His absence from training worries both Flamengo and the Seleção, given his strategic importance.