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The teams hope for a positive response from FERJ
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On Sunday afternoon (3), the semi-finals of the Carioca Championship were defined. This way, Flamengo and Fluminense will face each other in the knockout stage of the competition and on the other side Vasco and Nova Iguaçu. The classic is scheduled for next Saturday (9), at 4pm, however, the teams are asking FERJ to change the time to 5pm.
According to information from the Coluna do Fla report, Flamengo and Fluminense filed a request together to FERJ so that the time of the first semi-final match, on Saturday (9), can be changed to 5pm. The clubs requested this schedule so as not to harm their athletes due to the heat in Rio de Janeiro. Highlighting that the forecast for Saturday (9) is 34º, with a feeling that it could exceed 38º.
WAIT FOR AN OPINION FROM THE BANDAlso according to information from Coluna do Fla, FERJ The clubs have not responded yet as they are awaiting an opinion from Band, holder of Carioca's broadcasting rights. Therefore, Flamengo and Fluminense hope for a positive response from the broadcaster.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT MATCH AND ADVANTAGE IN THE SEMIFINALFor having finished the Guanabara Cup undefeated and in first place, Mais Querido gains an advantage in the semifinals. This way, Flamengo will be able to qualify for the final if they are tied on aggregate. Remembering that Fluminense finished fourth, with 21 points.
With the semi-finals defined, the Flamengo reappears at CT Ninho do Urubu on the afternoon of this Monday (4), to start preparation for Carioca's first knockout match. The first game will be next Saturday (9) and the second on the 17th of the same month, both at Maracanã.
The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025
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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.
"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.
PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILYIn addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.
"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.
PEDRO SURGERYFlamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.
The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico
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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.
“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).
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Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.
FLAMENGO'S JEWELS IN THE SELECTION b>In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.
NEXT GAMEAfter the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .
Mais Querido beat Nova Iguaçu in the two finals and won the 38th State title
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O Flamengohas not lifted a Carioca Championship title since 2021. In total, there were two seasons of seeing Fluminense prevail in the finals and keep the trophy . Now, Mais Querido has 38 titles in the competition. However, the Rubro-Negro board has a lot to do with this.
Right after Flamengo in front of Palestino, Tite held a press conference and spoke about priorities for the season. The coach is waiting, for example, for contact with the Red and Black board to understand whether to prioritize the Brasileirão or the Libertadores. However, he drew attention when he mentioned the behind-the-scenes information about the latest matches.
TITE REVEALS THAT THE BOARD HAS PRIORIZED CARIOCAAfter scoring a wide score of 3 to 0 in the first game of the Carioca final, it was expected that Tite would spare half of the squad in the second leg with the Libertadores in mind. However, the coach, even after the players had an exhausting sequence, selected all the starters in the second game.
This is because Marcos Braz, Rodolfo Landim and Bruno Spindel wanted to win the State and asked Tite prioritize the tournament. Thus, the coach did not give the athletes a rest following a request from the board of Mais Querido.
“It's sitting down to see what the management also wants. You have to be in tune. We established, when the management stated: our priority is to win the Carioca Championship. Bruno Spíndel, Marcos (Braz) put it, the president put it, the vice put it. We talk about this in the locker room”, reveals Tite.
FOCUS ON THE DEBUT OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIPNow, with the entire squad available, Tite will focus on the activities for Rubro-Negro’s debut in the Brasileirão. Flamengo debuts in the competition next Sunday (14), at 4pm, against Atlético GO, at the Serra Dourada Stadium.
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