WITH ARRASCAETA AND VINA, URUGUAY BEATS CANADA AND TAKES THIRD PLACE IN THE CUP AMERICA

Flamengo's life is not easy, much less that of coach Tite and his coaching staff. Flamengo's defeat to Grêmio in the Brasileirão, last Sunday (22), left the team with a record very close to the relegation zone in the second round of the championship.

Out of 24 possible points, the team he only scored eight goals, in addition to scoring 10 goals and conceding 13. While Flamengo loses steam in an important part of the competition, the opponents above are gaining an advantage. The best return campaign is Fortaleza, with 19 points, followed by Palmeiras (17) and Botafogo (16). The three are even ahead of Mais Querido in the table.

The team also records more defeats than victories in the return, with four setbacks, two triumphs, in addition to two draws. See below:

1st – Fortaleza – 19 points

2nd – Palmeiras – 17

3rd – Botafogo – 16

4th – Grêmio – 16

5th – Internacional – 15

6th – Vitória – 13

p>7th – Fluminense – 13

8th – São Paulo – 12

9th – Vasco – 11

10 – Bahia – 11

11th – Atlético-MG – 11

12th – Juventude – 10

13th – Cruzeiro – 9

14th – Corinthians – 9

15th – Flamengo – 8

16th – Criciúma – 8

17th – Atlético-GO – 6

18th – Bragantino – 6

19th – Athletico-PR – 6

20th – Cuiabá – 5

Flamengo faces Peñarol next Thursday, in the return of the Libertadores quarter-finals. The match will be in Uruguay, at the Campeón del Siglo stadium and in order to take care of its fans, Fla issued a note sending recommendations to the red and blacks who go to the neighboring country to watch the match. < br>

"Recommendations from the Peñarol Security Commission and the National Police of Uruguay to Flamengo fans who will travel to watch the match against the Uruguayan club, this Thursday (26):

- It was decided that only six flags that exceed Conmebol's measurements will enter the stadium (2x1 ). Flags cannot be more than 1.5 meters wide.

- It was decided that only seven musical instruments can enter the stadium.

- Flags cannot enter the stadium. or any material that mentions the Torcida Jovem do Flamengo. This was a request from the Brazilian police.

- The meeting point for Flamengo fans is the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. fans from an early age. Departure time towards the stadium will be between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. It is important to arrive in advance.

- Peñarol's board of directors recommends that Flamengo fans do not wander around the city and go straight to the meeting point. If you stay, prefer to go in plain clothes, without uniform, to avoid possible outbreaks of violence.

- Always have your document at hand. At the entrance to the stadium, you will need to present it."

According to O Globo Esportes, the participation of South American athletes in the Copa América brought to light physical challenges for the players who returned to their clubs after the tournament. One of the most notable cases is that of Erick Pulgar, Chilean player called up for the competition. Like his Uruguayan colleagues, Pulgar once again felt the effects of the intense game and training routine, which ended up having a negative impact on his physical condition.

Pulgar, like other Uruguayan players who participated in the tournament, have faced difficulties in recovering after -Copa America. The sequence of high-level games, added to the pressure of international competitions, seems to have taken its toll. This situation is reflected in a drop in performance and the need for more intensive monitoring by the clubs' medical teams.

In particular, Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz has required special care to return your best physical shape. De La Cruz is currently undergoing an individualized physical training regime, a measure adopted to speed up his recovery and prepare him for the club's upcoming commitments.

FLAMENGO TAKES CARE

A The reality faced by these athletes highlights the challenges that international competitions represent for clubs, especially in terms of managing the physical wear and tear of players. Preparing for tournaments requires detailed planning , which goes beyond technical and tactical training, but also focuses on preserving the physical and mental health of athletes.

Returning to the normal rhythm of competitions after an international tournament is a critical phase for players, and Cases like Pulgar and De La Cruz highlight the importance of effective recovery and fitness strategies. Medical monitoring and specific physical work are essential to ensure that these athletes can return to performing at a high level without compromising their long-term health.