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29 Mar 2025 | 14:06 |
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Flamengo will start the 2025 Brazilian Championship without Uruguayan Giorgian de Arrascaeta, who suffered an injury during the FIFA World Cup against Argentina. The injury to the adductor muscle in his right thigh still has no set recovery time, leaving the team without its main creator for the competition's debut against Internacional next Saturday. Coach Filipe Luís may seek a solution within the squad to fill this vacancy.
THE POSSIBILITY OF DE LA CRUZ IN PLACE OF ARRASCAETA
Uruguayan midfielder De La Cruz, who plays more as a second midfielder for Flamengo, could be repositioned in the creative field. Marcelo Bielsa, the Uruguayan national team coach, has been using De La Cruz more advanced, playing as a number 10. This could be an inspiration for Filipe Luis, especially considering the player's good performance in his new role for the Celeste.
DE LA CRUZ IN THE FLAMENGO SQUAD: A CHANGE OF FUNCTION?
In the Uruguayan national team's last game, against Argentina, De La Cruz replaced Arrascaeta in the first half. During the match, the midfielder advanced further into the attack and had the freedom to create plays. This change in role made him stand out, and he is a possible immediate replacement for the vacancy left by Arrascaeta.
Filipe Luis has been using De La Cruz in a more defensive role at Flamengo, but Arrascaeta's situation could force the coach to embrace the Uruguayan's experience as a playmaker. In a scenario where the team is looking for alternatives to the playmaker role, adapting De La Cruz could be a quick and effective solution.
Uruguayan national team coach Marcelo Bielsa has been one of the people responsible for the transformation in De La Cruz's playing style. In an important match against Brazil in 2023, De La Cruz was selected as the number 10, even scoring a goal in the 2-0 victory over the Brazilians. This more advanced position could be tested by Filipe Luís at Flamengo, to make up for Arrascaeta's absence.
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 |
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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.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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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.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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