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MISSING WORRIES TITE FOR FLAMENGO'S NEXT CONFRONTATION

One of the main concerns was finding a suitable replacement to fill the place left by Pulgar

11 Fev 2024 | 21:27 |

In the bustling scene of Brazilian football, every detail, no matter how small, can become a fundamental piece on the game board. And in the world of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, one of the largest in the country, tactical adjustments and strategic choices are elements that dictate the rhythm of battles on the pitch. However, not everything is rosy when it comes to putting together the ideal team to face the challenges that arise in each match. And in this context, a recent announcement generated waves of concern and detailed analysis on the part of fans and experts: the confirmed absence of midfielder Erick Pulgar for the crucial clash against Bangu.

Coach Adenor Leonardo Bachi, known Popularly known as Tite, a prominent figure in Flamengo's technical command, he found himself facing an unexpected setback when the absence of Erick Pulgar, a key player in his game strategy, was announced due to the accumulation of yellow cards. This setback came to light after the match against Volta Redonda, a duel that promised to be just another chapter in the club's saga, but which ended up becoming a watershed, bringing with it immediate consequences and developments that would reverberate throughout the season. .

The news of Pulgar's embezzlement took everyone by surprise. The Chilean, recognized for his technical skill and marking ability in midfield, had stood out as one of the pillars of the Flamengo team. His absence, therefore, would not just be a gap to be filled, but rather a challenge that would require a tactical restructuring on the part of the coaching staff and the search for immediate solutions to maintain the team's level of competitiveness.

In the duel against Volta Redonda, tensions were already palpable from the opening whistle. Flamengo, eager for a victory that would consolidate their position in the table, found an opponent determined not to make things easier. Amid disconcerting dribbles, precise passes and fierce tackles, Erick Pulgar found himself involved in a move that would change the course of not only the match, but also the team's next match.

It was apparently a move trivial, a ball dispute with the opposing player Wellington Silva, which Pulgar committed the foul that would result in his third yellow card. The scene unfolded quickly, almost imperceptibly amid the speed of the game, but its consequences would be felt sharply in the following days. The referee did not hesitate to show the card, and Pulgar, aware of the mistake he had made, left the field with his head down, anticipating the impact of his absence on the team's next match.

With the final whistle and the result of the game Once complete, the news of Pulgar's absence spread like wildfire through the club's corridors. In the stands, fans mourned the loss of such an important player at a crucial moment of the season. On social media, the hashtag #ForçaPulgar became a trending topic, demonstrating the fans' massive support for the Chilean midfielder and concern about the challenges that awaited the team without his presence on the field.

For Tite and his technical committee, Pulgar's absence represented not only an immediate problem to be resolved, but also an opportunity to test the adaptability and depth of the Flamengo squad. Behind the scenes at the club, emergency meetings were called, strategies were discussed and plans were drawn up to minimize the impacts of the significant casualty on the team's midfield.

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Definido: Flamengo já sabe qual uniforme usará para enfrentar o PSG

Rubro-Negro entrará em campo todo de branco na decisão de quarta-feira no Catar; combinação é a mesma utilizada na vitória histórica contra o Liverpool

Flamengo jogará a final contra o PSG com uniforme todo branco, repetindo o visual do título de 1981 - foto: reprodução

14 Dez 2025 | 22:00 |

Flamengo já sabe qual “armadura” utilizará para buscar o bicampeonato mundial. Na grande final da Copa Intercontinental, marcada para a próxima quarta-feira (17), contra o Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a equipe brasileira entrará no gramado do Estádio Ahmad Bin Ali vestindo seu uniforme predominantemente branco. A definição do visual traz consigo uma forte carga simbólica e supersticiosa para a torcida rubro-negra.

A combinação escolhida para o duelo decisivo será composta por camisa, calção e meiões brancos. Este é o mesmo conjunto utilizado pelo time na estreia da competição, quando venceu o Cruz Azul. No entanto, a referência histórica que empolga os torcedores remete a um passado mais glorioso: foi vestindo exatamente essas cores que o Flamengo de Zico e companhia derrotou o Liverpool por 3 a 0 e conquistou o mundo em 1981, no Japão.

A superstição do "Manto" branco surge como um elemento extra de confiança para o confronto contra o atual campeão da Champions League, em um embate que colocará frente a frente as duas maiores potências de seus continentes em busca da taça inédita neste formato.

DETALHES DA GRANDE DECISÃO

O palco está montado em Al Rayyan, no Catar, para receber o confronto final da temporada internacional. A bola rola para Flamengo e PSG a partir das 14h (horário de Brasília), e vale o biocampeonato Mundial do Mais Querido.

ONDE ASSISTIR AO JOGÃO

Para garantir que a Nação Rubro-Negra acompanhe cada detalhe deste jogo histórico, a cobertura de transmissão será ampla. Na televisão aberta, a TV Globo exibirá a partida para todo o país. Na TV fechada, o canal SporTV fica responsável pela transmissão. Já no ambiente digital, os torcedores terão opções gratuitas através do YouTube, com as transmissões do Ge TV e da CazéTV.

MISSING WORRIES TITE FOR FLAMENGO'S NEXT CONFRONTATION