
Soccer
10 Mai 2024 | 15:46 |
Revolted by Tite's work, Renato Maurício Prado defends a radical solution at Flamengo. Even though Filipe Luís is taking his first steps as a coach, there was a sign that the former full-back has the potential to restore Flamengo's good football. In this scenario, a technical committee plan was suggested.
Taking into account Filipe Luís' B License, RMP indicated the hiring of a “medallion” technician. Initially, the journalist considers that Joel Santana could return to Flamengo to sign summaries and act as an assistant.
“It's so (full) of unemployed coaches and with very little chance of returning to the market. I'll say one guy, and it's not even what I would say, if you call him, he'll come running: Joel Santana. He's been retired for I don't know how many years, he doesn't accept it because he thinks he can still contribute.”
“If you call and say: 'Come here, you'll be Filipe Luís' right-hand man, who will have the final decision always, and you will sign the summary'. This is just an example. There are several others that we don't hear about and would come running.”, said RMP, live on YouTube.
In addition to Joel Santana, Renato Maurício Prado mentioned the name of Antônio Lopes. Valuing the experience of “Delegado”, the communicator approves a partnership with Filipe Luís at Flamengo.
“Do you want another one? Antônio Lopes, who has been unemployed for a long time. Lopes was an assistant for years. He calls the ‘Delegate’ and says: ‘We need your signature and your experience. You will be the voice of experience for Filipe Luís, who is our coach’. He comes running.”, he stated.
Critical of Tite's style, RMP pointed out solutions that were sought by Botafogo, Atlético-MG and São Paulo. Given this, the journalist hopes that Tite's successor will not be a fan of positional play.
“How come Botafogo discovers Artur Jorge and Flamengo doesn't? How did Atlético-MG discover Milito and Flamengo not? How did São Paulo discover Zubeldía and Flamengo not? Flamengo's choices are always made by stubborn positional coaches. This is unbelievable.”, he said.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
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17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
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17 Set 2025 | 13:39