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However, when being substituted, the attacker extended his hand to shake Tite, who firmly pressed the number 9 on his shirt. The reaction of the scorer of the first goal of the match, even though he was clearly in pain, became the focus of social media after the game.

05 Nov 2023 | 20:33 |

On Sunday, the 5th, Flamengo won a victory over Fortaleza, and what caught our attention was a peculiar episode that occurred during the match. Pedro, the team's striker, faced a problem in one of the fingers on his right hand while he was on the field. However, what stood out after his substitution was the warm greeting he received from coach Tite, who shook the number 9's hand tightly, even in the face of the player's obvious pain. This moment had a strong impact on social media after the game.

During the match, while Flamengo led 1-0, 38 minutes into the second half, Tite made the decision to replace Pedro. During the game, it became clear that the player had to interrupt his actions several times to move his injured finger. However, the coach's gesture in greeting him surprised everyone. Tite's firm grip on Pedro's hand made it clear that the action caused discomfort to the player.

On social media, reactions were quick to emerge. Some fans commented on the episode with humor and irony. "Once again attacked by the coaching staff," said a fan, making reference to the previous incident involving Pedro and the club's former fitness coach, Pablo Fernández, which occurred in July. Another red-and-black fan joked, saying: "He was lazy, he just gave his injured hand to shake." Laughter and funny comments also flooded social media, showing how diverse the reactions were.

As for Pedro's performance on the field, he played for 83 minutes in the match that ended in Flamengo's 2-0 victory about Fortaleza. The goal scored by the center forward came in the last moments of the first half, taking advantage of an assist from Filipe Luís. Soon after Pedro's substitution, Luiz Araújo scored the second goal, ending the confrontation that took place at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. It is worth noting that shirt 9 found the net for the second consecutive time, as he had already scored against Santos in the previous match, held on Wednesday, the 1st.

This unique episode during the game demonstrates how football often provides moments of surprise and humor, even in adverse situations. Pedro's reaction to greeting coach Tite, despite his obvious pain, sparked a debate on social media, showing how fans find creative ways to express their support and sense of humor in relation to events on the field. Pedro's performance, who scored a decisive goal in the match, was yet another demonstration of his importance to the team and his ability to overcome challenges, both physical and emotional, for the team's benefit.

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Zenit define preço para vender Gerson, ex-Flamengo, ao Cruzeiro

Técnico Tite pediu a contratação do ex-capitão do Mengão à Raposa, mas clube russo não pretende abrir mão do jogador de forma simples

Zenit pede 40 milhões de euros ao Cruzeiro para vender o meia Gerson, ex-Flamengo - Foto: Reprodução/Zenit

30 Dez 2025 | 07:50 |

A possibilidade de Gerson retornar ao futebol brasileiro segue distante. Neste novo capítulo da negociação, o Zenit definiu o valor para liberar o volante ao Cruzeiro, que trata o ex-jogador do Flamengo como prioridade no mercado. A exigência dos russos, no entanto, supera o montante investido na contratação junto ao clube carioca.

O Zenit desembolsou 25 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 160 milhões) para adquirir o meio-campista. Ainda assim, a equipe de São Petersburgo só aceita negociar por 40 milhões de euros (aproximadamente R$ 260 milhões), conforme apuração do jornalista Samuel Venâncio.

CRUZEIRO DESCARTA PAGAR VALOR INTEGRAL

Apesar de tratar Gerson como plano A, o Cruzeiro não pretende atender à pedida do clube russo. Uma alternativa estudada pela diretoria mineira seria incluir o zagueiro Jonathan Jesus, jovem que desperta interesse do Zenit, na negociação.

Mesmo com a possibilidade de envolver o defensor, os russos mantêm postura irredutível e não abrem mão da cifra estipulada. A avaliação interna em Belo Horizonte é de que o valor pedido está fora da realidade financeira do clube, o que dificulta qualquer avanço no curto prazo.

SITUAÇÃO DE GERSON NO ZENIT

Gerson havia renovado contrato com o Flamengo até 2030 antes de aceitar a transferência para o futebol russo. Com a decisão, o volante abriu mão da idolatria construída no clube, da braçadeira de capitão e de maior visibilidade junto à Seleção Brasileira.

Na Rússia, o jogador retomou espaço após se recuperar de uma lesão muscular que o afastou dos gramados entre o fim de agosto e meados de outubro. Desde então, passou a figurar como titular em boa parte das partidas e ganhou a confiança da comissão técnica.

O fato de o Zenit ter investido alto, 25 milhões de euros há menos de seis meses, pesa diretamente na postura rígida adotada pelo clube nas negociações, tornando o retorno de Gerson ao Brasil, ao menos por ora, uma operação complexa.

LIKE THIS? TITE AND PEDRO PROMOTE UNUSUAL SCENE AT VITÓRIA DO FLAMENGO