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The stadium's pitch has once again become the subject of debate and criticism between coaches and players
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Last Saturday (10), Flamengo faced Volta Redonda, in a delayed match valid for the third round of Carioca. Mais Querido won 3-0. However, the Maracanã pitch once again became the subject of debate and criticism from coaches and players. In addition to Tite, the coach of the opposing team, detonated the quality of the grass.
"Very lively ball, bouncing a lot, a very tough field. Raulino (de Oliveira), for sure, is much better. The spectacle could be much better if the pitch helped both teams. So, my constructive criticism is that a very high investment by the teams, beautiful football, needs a better stage", said Felipe, coach of Volta Redonda.
"Maracanã left to be desired because the field is really very hard. From afar, you don't end up seeing it, but close to the players, you see that the ball bounces. During the penalty shootout, my player controlled it wrong, but the ball was very live, so This really harms the show", concluded coach Felipe.
CRITICISM OF MATHEUS CUNHA and TITEThe Volta Redonda coach was not the only one to criticize the Maracanã pitch. After the match, Matheus Cunha gave an interview and spoke about the quality of the pitch. He said that this harms the game and made harsh demands on Flamengo's board.
Tite also spoke about the state of the stadium's grass. In a press conference, the coach said it was unacceptable: "It is unacceptable for Maracanã to have this pitch. I don't know who is responsible, I'm talking about the diagnosis. It's unacceptable... The penalty for Flamengo happened because the pitch hurt the Volta Redonda player and gave penalty. It has to be for everyone. You can't have a field like that. It's not possible", said coach Tite.
NEXT MATCHWith the Maracanã pitch in a precarious state, Flamengo will not play the next round at the stadium. Thus, Mais Querido travels to Aracaju to face Bangu, next Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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The game will be on September 19th, at Maracanã, against an opponent that is still undefined
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Ticket sales for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, between Flamengo and opponent still to come to be defined, starts this Monday (9), at 10am. The game will be held on September 19th, at 7pm, at Maracanã. Nação fan members will have priority to purchase through the official website (flamengo.superingresso.com.br).
For the match, all fans who buy tickets online, in any sector of the stadium, will need to use registered facial biometrics to access Maracanã. No other means of access will be permitted for tickets purchased digitally. In addition, fans must have their original documents with photo upon entry.
Access to the stadium's security perimeter will be controlled by a dynamic QR code generated by the application Fla Tickets. Access to the interior of Maracanã will be done through facial biometrics.
09/09 (10am) - Diamond+1 (level 0)
09/09 (4pm) - Diamond / Platinum+ 1 (level 1)
10/09 (10am) - Platinum / Gold+1 (level 2)
10/09 (4pm) - Gold / Silver+1 (level 3 )
11/09 (10am) - Silver (level 4)
12/09 (10am) - General Public online / Free Online
17/09 (10am) - Physical and free points of sale
19/09 (7pm) - Closing of online sales
Tickets vary according to the chosen sector and fan membership plan. Check the prices:
North (Flamengo): Diamond: R$32.50; General Public: R$130.00 (half: R$65.00)
South (Flamengo): Diamond: R$40.00; General Public: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)
Superior East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$60.00; General Public: R$240.00 (half: R$120.00)
Lower East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$75.00; General Public: R$300.00 (half: R$150.00)
Lower West (Flamengo): Diamond: R$100.00; General Public: R$400.00 (half: R$200.00)
Fla+ Space: R$300.00
Maracanã Mais (Flamengo): Diamond: R$431.25; General Public: R$1,500.00 (half: R$787.50)
South B (Visitor): Visitor: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)
< br> ADDITIONAL SERVICESIn sectors that offer additional services, such as a buffet at Maracanã Mais, the discount will only be applied to the ticket price, being the cost of services charged in full.
Club seeks internal solutions for attack
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After suffering a serious injury to his left knee, Flamengo striker Pedro is out of the 2024 season and only should return to the pitch in 2025. With the absence of number 9, Flamengo's board decided not to make major investments in the transfer market and opted to look for solutions within the squad itself. The main name chosen to replace Pedro is Gabigol, the club's idol, despite being in a less prestigious phase.
Even though he is experiencing a moment of lesser protagonism, Gabigol is seen as the main option to take the place of Pedro. Pedro. With decisive goals in the 2019, 2021 and 2022 Libertadores finals, Gabigol is still a reference for the red and black attack. The curious thing is that all the goals scored by Flamengo in the last three finals of the continental tournament went to number 99, consolidating his historical importance at the club.
Despite this, the striker lost space in the current season under coach Tite's command. So far, Gabigol has started just three matches, scoring four goals and one assist. However, he appeared in 21 games, which indicates his constant presence in the coach's options.
In addition to Gabigol, Flamengo has Bruno Henrique, who has already played as a center forward, and Carlinhos, a young promise from the base, as alternatives to make up for Pedro's absence. The club's bet is not to do "financial madness", focusing on making the most of the players who are already part of the squad.
Without Pedro, Flamengo returns to the field on September 12th to face Bahia, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. Rubro-Negro has the advantage of the first clash, having won 1-0 at Arena Fonte Nova. Now, the team only needs a draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semi-finals.
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