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WITH MANY MISSINGS, SEE FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP TO FACE GOIÁS!

Gabigol, Léo Pereira and Wesley will remain on the bench and Sampaoli should make up his 38th different squad since he took over the team

20 Set 2023 | 11:11 |

Flamengo enters the field today (20) for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The game will be in Goiânia, at the Hailé Pinheiro stadium, against Goiás, starting at 7pm (Brasília time). Jorge Sampaoli must choose an unprecedented team for the match, being creative as he will have several absences. Everton Ribeiro and David Luiz should start as starters.

For the trip that took place yesterday to the central region of the country, Sampaoli took all the most active players he had available. However, the Mais Querido delegation will have nine absences in the clash. Wesley and Gabigol are suspended for receiving yellow cards in last week's match (13) against Athletico-PR. Léo Pereira, Pulgar, Arrascaeta, Varela and Arrascaeta are under the care of the medical department.

Matheuzinho should take Wesley's place, on the right flank, while David Luiz is the favorite to replace Léo Pereira. Thiago Maia should replace Pulgar and, most likely, Everton Ribeiro will take Gabigol's position, completing the 4-4-2 formation. Check out the likely full lineup:

Matheus Cunha, Matheuzinho, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Thiago Maia, Victor Hugo, Gerson and Everton Ribeiro; Bruno Henrique and Pedro.

Unlike Flamengo, which is investing in the Brasileirão game with its strongest athletes, its Copa do Brasil rival, São Paulo, must keep its absolute starters on the bench of reservations. Dorival Júnior may want to save his players as much as possible, considering that Tricolor faces Mengão on Sunday (24) in the Brazilian Cup final.

It is interesting to remember that, while Fla is at the top of the Brasileirão classification table, fighting for a position on the podium and a place for the 2024 Libertadores, São Paulo is far from both objectives. With 28 points accumulated, the São Paulo native is in 13th place, with 4 points separating it from the relegation zone, which starts with Santos (17th place - 24 points).

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

WITH MANY MISSINGS, SEE FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP TO FACE GOIÁS!