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Landim management leader defines as 'crime' the changes in Flamengo DM

After the arrival of José Luiz Runco, department as a whole underwent a reformulation and club has suffered from injuries early in the season

Michael is one of the Flamengo players who injured at the beginning of the current season - Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo
Michael is one of the Flamengo players who injured at the beginning of the current season - Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo

26 Fev 2025 | 10:55 |

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O Flamengo faces a season start marked by physical problems in your cast. Even before March, the club already has five players handed over to the medical department, raising questions between fans and board members. One of the most critical is diogo Lemos , member of the Deliberative Council and former member of the " Conselhinho " from Management Landim , which classified the current situation of the red-black DM as "a crime".



lesions worry and generate criticism


In just over a month with the starting team in action, the following players have suffered physical problems:


Alex Sandro

Ayrton Lucas

Juninho

Michael

Everton Chives (injured against Maricá, will be embezzlement in the classic against vasco )

Diogo Lemos criticized the club's administration and pointed out that Flamengo , before reference in Brazil in the medical field , lost this status with current management.

"a crime what they did with the club's DM, which was a reference for all teams in the country. Even with Filipe [Luís] running the entire cast , Flamengo has a record of injuries to the last years. Sustain this narrative for a long time ", fired .

Flamengo has been beating injury records

The numbers show that the problem is not new to the club. In recent years, Flamengo has seen the amount of injuries significantly grow :

2022: 16 injuries until May, record in the last five years.

2023: 42 lesions throughout the season, an increase of 62% over the previous year .

The increasing amount of injuries has been attributed to a number of factors, including the high number of games played. In 2023 , for example, Flamengo hit its record of matches in a season (76), due to World Cup, Supercopa and Recopa disputes.

Filipe Luís minimizes concern

After Juninho's injury against Botafogo, coach Filipe Luís commented the theme in a press conference. According to him, the training intensity level can generate some initial discomfort, but is essential for preparation throughout the year.

"This effort they are making in these games is what will condition them to the future. That's why I'm trying to separate Well the loads. serious, "he said.

The coach also cited the term " overtraining " (excess training), indicating that players may be feeling the effects of the intense training load . Still, Filipe Luís assured that the team has shown evolution on the pitch.

"because players are trained. And it is normal that when this 'overtraining' happens, they can feel some Handles Sometimes. But the important thing is that the other day, against Fluminense, I reviewed the game - as I always do - and I liked it . .



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When will Flamengo vs. Estudiantes be in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals? Watch

Mengão beat Internacional and secured qualification in the competition and will face a big club from Argentina in the next phase.

Flamengo beat Internacional and will face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Flamengo beat Internacional and will face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

21 Ago 2025 | 09:03 |

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Flamengo is qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores . After beating Internacional 2-0 at Beira-Rio, this Wednesday (20), Rubro-Negro confirmed the spot with 3-0 on aggregate and will now face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) , who eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR).


DATES SET BY CONMEBOL


CONMEBOL has set the window for the next stage. The first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place between September 16th and 18th in Rio de Janeiro. The return leg, in La Plata, is scheduled for the 23rd and 25th of the same month. Having performed better in the group stage, the Argentine team will have the advantage of playing at home.


THE QUARTERLY KEY

Besides the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, the other quarterfinal matches follow the same schedule, but with no set dates yet and three teams still to qualify. The bracket is as follows :


  • Sao Paulo x (winner of Botafogo x LDU)
  • (Winner of Libertad vs River Plate) vs (Winner of Palmeiras vs Universitario)
  • Racing x Vélez Sarsfield
  • Students vs Flamengo

THE GRAND FINAL

Flamengo's goal is to win its fourth continental championship. The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, the historic site of the 2019 title victory over River Plate, a final that has a chance of being repeated.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Before returning to the field for the South American tournament, Flamengo remains focused on the Brasileirão. On Monday (25), the Mais Querido faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time) , in a duel valid for the 21st round. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place.


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Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus and praises the 'DNA of Flamengo'

Mengão coach was questioned about the constant references to the Portuguese, but he doesn't want to have the 'ghost' of the 2019 season

Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus after Flamengo's qualification in the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus after Flamengo's qualification in the Libertadores - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

21 Ago 2025 | 08:38 |

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Flamengo is in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores after beating Internacional 2-0 , this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. The result confirmed the team's good phase under the command of Filipe Luís , but the coach tried to avoid comparisons with Jorge Jesus, idol of the Nation and reference in the 2019 title.


Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus at Flamengo: "I'm going to make my own history"


"First, I can never compare my team to the past; they're different players. I also can't compare myself to Jorge Jesus , who, if not the best in history, is one of the greatest to ever play for Flamengo. I'll never be like him; I'll make my own history, my way, but always with the Flamengo DNA I've known since I was a child," declared Filipe Luís.


THE DNA OF FLAMENGO ACCORDING TO FILIPE LUÍS

The coach emphasized that his philosophy is essentially about constant pressure and stifling opponents, but acknowledged the changing nature of football: " The idea is to crush the opponent for as long as possible . Of course, we often won't succeed, and other times we'll play poorly and even lose. But the goal is always to play the game, to play with the ball on the ground," he added.


FLAMENGO CONTROLLED IN BEIRA-RIO

While Flamengo didn't quite put on a show, it was solid in Porto Alegre. The defense didn't allow Internacional to get a shot on target against Agustín Rossi , who didn't have to work hard. The team from Rio Grande do Sul only threatened late on, when Borré hit the post.

On the other side, the Mais Querido were efficient. Arrascaeta opened the scoring in the first half, taking advantage of a rebound inside the box, and Pedro, in the final stretch, sealed the victory 2-0. With the result, Flamengo advanced 3-0 on aggregate .

NEXT CHALLENGE IN THE LIBERTADORES

In the quarterfinals, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). The first leg will take place in Rio de Janeiro, between September 16th and 18th , while the return leg will be in Argentina, between the 23rd and 25th of the same month.



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Alan Patrick talks about Flamengo's sovereignty over Internacional

Mengão won both matches against Colorado in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and the midfielder recognizes the strength of the Mais Querido

Alan Patrick recognizes Flamengo's sovereignty over Internacional in Libertadores games - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
Alan Patrick recognizes Flamengo's sovereignty over Internacional in Libertadores games - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

21 Ago 2025 | 08:28 |

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After the 2-0 loss to Flamengo , which sealed Internacional's elimination in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, midfielder Alan Patrick issued a statement. The number 10 acknowledged his opponent's superiority and said he understood the boos from the Colorado fans at Beira-Rio.


Alan Patrick on Internacional's defeat to Flamengo: "Elimination at home always hurts"


"The fans have the right to do so. We tried, within our characteristics, to impose ourselves at home, but we couldn't . Against a team of Flamengo 's quality, we were lacking," declared the Internacional standout.


INTERNATIONAL NEEDS TO REVIEW ITS PATHS

Alan Patrick also expressed his frustration with the result and called for internal changes to enable the club to compete at a high level again. Pressure on coach Roger Machado is mounting after the elimination. Colorado fans booed the team after the game ended .


"It's hard to find the words. Elimination at home always hurts, but we need to rethink some things because we still have to compete at this level . Of course, we're frustrated, as are our fans," he added.

ALAN PATRICK'S RETROSPECT AGAINST FLAMENGO

Wednesday's duel (20) was Alan Patrick's 13th against Rubro-Negro. The midfielder has 5 losses, 4 wins and 4 draws . The result put Flamengo in the advantage in the particular retrospective against the player. It is worth remembering that Inter's number 10 played for Mais Querido between 2015 and 2016, when he was loaned by Shakhtar Donetsk (UCR).


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