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President of Palmeiras harshly criticizes Financial Fair Play, Flamengo is part of the clubs that want the law implemented
Journalist insists that the darling of the Rubro-Negra Nation is fully capable of putting the Rio team back on track
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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.
Football vice Marcos Braz confirms that he will talk to Mengão coach
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With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.
The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.
"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.
Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.
"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.
The council finds its hands tied in negotiations
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Pedro's injury was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the impact on performance on the field, but also because of what it means behind the scenes. With a deep and talented cast, Flamengo tends to maintain its competitive level even with absences, thanks to a full bench. However, Pedro's departure raises the question of how the club will fill this gap.
Rumors about possible international reinforcements began to circulate quickly, with names like Memphis Depay, Martial and Mariano Díaz gaining prominence in the press. However, Flamengo's board is taking a cautious approach. According to information from UOL, two main factors are guiding the club's strategy: the performance of the players already available and the budget situation.
Firstly, Flamengo is evaluating the ability of its current players to cover Pedro's absence. Among the possible replacements, Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos are mentioned as viable options. These players have a history of good performance and familiarity with the style of play Flamengo, which could facilitate adaptation and minimize the impact of Pedro's injury.
In addition, the club's financial situation is a crucial point in the decision. With more than R$329 million invested in recent signings, Flamengo has already committed a significant part of its budget. This amount is just a little below the R$360.9 million spent in 2019, when President Rodolfo Landim made large investments. The high financial burden of previous signings implies a more restrictive management of available resources.
Flamengo's board also faces difficulties in relation to the sale of players, which further impacts the budget. Negotiations for transfers of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno did not progress as expected, resulting in a lower than desired performance in player sales. This limits the club's ability to invest in new reinforcements, especially in a competitive market.
Player said upon arrival at the airport that he hopes to get on the field as quickly as possible and that he has great affection for Mais Querido's idol
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On the arrival of Alex Sandro to Rio de Janeiro to join Flamengo, the player told FlaTV that he is physically well and that he hopes to be available to coach Tite as soon as possible. The full-back had been training at Portimonense, a club in the south of Portugal, and thanked those responsible for the team for opening the doors so he could maintain his fitness.
“I feel good, confident. I did a great job at Portimonense, I thank my friends responsible for the club. It was where I was very happy to be able to continue my evolution physically, technically. Now it’s time to get there, talk to the teacher, the doctor, the physical trainer, to really see when the beautiful debut date will be”, said Alex Sandro.
The full-back said he had been following Flamengo for a long time. small and that it is impossible to be in the world of football without keeping an eye on Mais Querido, and he assured that he is very happy to be part of the club, which wants to honor the Sacred Mantle and sees a good evolution in Brazilian football in recent years.
“It is impossible for a football player not to follow Flamengo. Since I was a boy in Bom Pastor de Catanduva I have been following. I think Brazilian football is undergoing great evolution and Flamengo is one of the clubs that is causing this. Today the Brazilian Championship is in the eyes of the whole world. Not just Flamengo, but other big teams too. But Flamengo really is something inexplicable. Wearing this mantle is a pride, an honor to be part of the Flamengo family”, he pointed out.
The player also revealed that he has a former red and black full-back as a great inspiration. Filipe Luís sent a message to Alex Sandro on social media and Mengão's new number 26 says he has great affection and admiration for Mais Querido's current under-20 coach, and that he tries to mirror his game in that of his idol. fans.
“Filipe Luís is a brother to me, a person I have always respected. He was always my mirror. Not only in the Brazilian National Team, but since Atlético de Madrid I always watched him how he played, because I always wanted to learn as much as possible from my teammates and everyone I know”, he concluded.
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