FLAMENGO CREATIVE PAYS PRAISE TO DAVID LUIZ AFTER GOAL OVER BAHIA: "IT WAS INCREDIBLE"

Gerson is the name of Flamengo in the current season and has established himself as a reference for the team on the field and off it. Not liking to be spared, the midfielder overcame fatigue and malaise to have the best performance in the classification against Corinthians and surpass 4 thousand minutes on the field in 2024.

What happened?

Gerson took medication into his veins to improve and be able to face Corinthians. The player woke up with the flu and body aches on the day of departure and could have been preserved. He was one of the main people responsible for maintaining the team's motivation after Bruno Henrique's expulsion. One of the best on the field in the decision, the athlete immediately tried to put the team up after losing a player in the 27th minute of the first half.

"Gerson arrived for everyone on time and said: 'Come on, let's run for you [Bruno Henrique], let's go generally. Don't let up, our team won't stop.' He started talking and motivated everyone. He talked about knowing how to suffer and, if given the opportunity, we will attack and kill the game. The atmosphere was hostile, playing with one less... But the leadership that Gerson gave there by calling the team to play for Bruno Henrique... Everyone ran and we left happy with the classification", said Wesley to Flatv.

It is not the first time that the midfielder has overcome a health problem to play. As soon as he returned from kidney surgery, Gerson complained when he was rarely used. Even with some pain still in the region, the player wanted to return to the field and be a starter for Flamengo. The number 8 is not the type of athlete who prefers to be spared. So much so that he reached 40 consecutive games counting matches for the Brazilian team and Flamengo.

In the semi-final against Corinthians, he reached 4,005 minutes played in the season. That’s not counting match additions. If he plays 90 minutes in the remaining 11 games, Coringa will make 2024 the year he played the most for Fla. Last year, the most played of his career, he played 72 games and 5,371 minutes. This takes into account Olympique de Marseille and Flamengo. For the red and black team, there were 60 matches and 4,829 minutes on the field.

In Flamengo's last five defeats, Gerson only started as a starter in two. Of the 49 games he played in this year, he started 43 of them. Whenever he was on the bench, the athlete was used.

Gerson is a guy I admire inside and outside of field. He pulls my ear, says I'm wrong, says he shouldn't go to lunch after losing a game, do "I don't know what". He tries to put me on the path he is following and I am following. Sometimes I take a detour, but I look at it as a reference, concluded Wesley

In recent days a discussion has started among the fans about Gerson taking the number 10 shirt, but there is no movement in that direction. In fact, the initial tendency is for Arrascaeta to inherit the number lost by Gabigol.

After being fired by Flamengo in September 30th, coach Tite is free on the market, but could return to active duty soon. This is because Corinthiansis considering his return and welcomes the rehiring of the coach for the 2025 season.

According to 'UOL', Ramón Díaz's future at the helm of Corinthians is uncertain, and the club has already started talks to find a replacement. Among the names mentioned by President Augusto Melo, Titeis one of his favorites. Other technicians listed are Renato Gaúcho, Luís Castro and Fábio Carille.

Tite is an idol at Corinthians. Under the command of the former Flamengo coach, the black and white team won the Libertadores undefeated in 2012 in addition to being World Champion in the same year, beating Chelsea in the final. Furthermore, the coach won two Brasileirãos, a Recopa and a Paulistão.

Bad weather in the cast

In addition to the board, the Corinthians squad also shows dissatisfaction with Ramón Díaz. There are complaints about the coach's choices, which has negatively affected the progress of work. The Argentine, who arrived at Corinthians after leaving Vasco, led the team in 24 games, achieving just nine victories. Although they led the team to the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, Corinthians faced the threat of relegationin the Brasileirão and were eliminated by Flamengoin the Copa do Brasil.

Tite at Flamengo

Tite managed Flamengo in 56 matches in the current season, winning the Campeonato Carioca title. Under his command, Rubro-Negro recorded 34 wins, 12 defeats and 10 draws. However, the elimination in the Libertadores for Peñarol (URU) culminated in his dismissal on September 30th. On the same day, Flamengo promoted Filipe Luís, then under-20 coach, to command the main team. Since then, Filipe Luís has led the team to the final of the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Atlético-MG.

Gabigol has not had a good time wearing the Flamengo shirt and this has caused the striker to receive a lot of criticism from fans alike. as well as journalists. The one who criticized the player was the journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, who drew attention to the attacker's poor performance as a starter with Filipe Luís.

Live on UOL News Esporte, Mauro Cezar even praised Gabigol's willingness to try to get out of the bad phase, but highlighted that he sees that technically the player can no longer deliver football compatible with what the Dearestdeserves.

“He's been trying for two years. This season, he has tried hard and failed. You can't. Run, try, but don't make shots. No contest wins. In terms of speed, it doesn't beat anyone else. Still without a header”, said Mauro Cezar Pereira.

PLAYER LEVEL "SERIES B AND C"

“Don’t kick with your right leg. Don't share the ball. It doesn't position itself in the best way. It's scary. Today he has become a Series B or C player. It's incredible. Today, if you put Carlinhos on the field, with all the difference, he is capable of being more efficient than Gabriel. Carlinhos could have a ball left in the air, he could make a pivot. He can't do it”, he concluded.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Despite criticism from Mauro Cezar, Gabigolshould continue as a starter in Flamengo's attack. This is because the striker has the trust of Filipe Luís and Pedro is injured and will only return next season. Thus, number 99 should start among the 11 in the match against Juventude, in the 31st round of the Brasileirão.