The most beloved has an extensive and very important list of casualties in the squad
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Flamengo now turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores. This Thursday (22), Rubro-Negro will face Bolívar (BOL), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in La Paz, seeking a place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. However, the team led by Tite will have to deal with six important absences for the match, which could directly impact performance on the field.
The problems began with the confirmation, this Tuesday (20) , that Arrascaeta will not be able to participate in the match due to physical issues. The Uruguayan midfielder, one of the main players in the squad, is a significant absence for the team, especially in a game away from home and in adverse conditions such as those at the altitude of La Paz. In addition to him, Gabigol and Pedro, two of the team's main attackers team, are also out of the game due to physical problems. The absence of these three players forces coach Tite to rethink the tactical scheme, as he will lose a lot in offensive power.
The situation is even more complicated with the absence of Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who underwent surgery and will no longer play this season. Both were important options for the wing and the attack, respectively, and their absences leave Flamengo without strong alternatives to replace the starters. Another missing weight is Allan, who was prevented from traveling to Bolivia after showing signs of sickle cell disease, a condition that prevents athletes from performing at high altitudes, such as La Paz.
Despite the significant casualties, not everything It's a concern for Flamengo. The return of Chilean Erick Pulgar to the team is a positive point for Tite. Pulgar was suspended in the last Brasileirão match against Botafogo, but is free to play in the Libertadores, bringing more stability to the team's midfield. Furthermore, reinforcements Nicolás de la Cruz and Luiz Araújo, who trained normally with the squad, are available for the match. The presence of these players gives Tite more options, especially in terms of creating plays and controlling the ball in midfield.
The club has its irreparable loss
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In the last round of the Libertadores group stage, Flamengo, now under the command of coach Tite, saw its long undefeated streak as home team come to an end. The 1-0 defeat marked the end of a run of 28 matches without losing at home in the competition. The negative result was a shock for the fans, mainly because it occurred at a crucial moment in the season and because of the expectations surrounding the team led by a renowned coach like Tite.
The last time Flamengo had been defeated at Maracanã by the Libertadores was in April 2019, when Peñarol beat the red-black team by the same score of 1-0. The current setback, therefore, brought back memories of that game, creating a feeling of déjà vu among fans . It is worth remembering that, at that time, Flamengo was in a moment of transition and seeking to consolidate itself as one of the powers of South American football.
With the arrival of Tite at the helm of Flamengo, the expectation was that the team would gain tactical consistency and competitiveness in important tournaments, such as the Libertadores itself. Tite, who has a respected CV, mainly for his work in the Brazilian national team, was hired with the mission of making Flamengo become dominant again both on the national and international scene.
The defeat at home, however , served as a cold water for part of the fans who expected a quiet victory. Their unbeaten record at home was seen as one of Flamengo's trump cards in continental competition, a guarantee of strength within their domains. By losing this status, the team will now need to deal with the pressure and doubts that arise from this result.
Coach recognizes mistakes in the first leg
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After the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals, coach Tite held a press conference at Maracanã. The team did not perform well and was booed by the fans. Despite the setback, the coach remained confident for the second leg, which will be held in Uruguay.
Regarding the boos coming from the stands, Tite admitted that the fans' dissatisfaction is understandable. "Of course this hurts, especially on the human side. But experience shows that, when you deliver a good production, the fan's reaction is proportional to the love they feel for the club", said the coach, highlighting the emotional bond between the fans and the Most Dear.
The coach was also asked about the difficulty of Mengão in achieving victories away from home in the Libertadores, since 2022. The last victory away from home came on August 31, 2022, against Vélez Sarsfield, with an impressive 4-0. "We have a great opportunity to break this sequence This is part of the history of football, and I believe we are fully capable of getting there and changing this scenario", replied Tite, showing optimism.
Tite guaranteed that the team will be more effective in Uruguay, promising a better performance. "Within two or three minutes, we score the goal, and from that point on, we work on the result. In some moments we were hasty, and the opposing goalkeeper also had merit. But I'm confident that we will create half of the opportunities and convert them into goals there. You can charge me later", said the coach, projecting a positive scenario for the second leg.
Mais Querido will pay the stipulated amount
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The Flamengo was fined by Conmebol due to incidents with his fans during the match against Bolívar, held on August 15, at Maracanã, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The 2-0 victory guaranteed a good result for the club, but inappropriate behavior from the fans, such as the use of flares and other pyrotechnic objects, resulted in financial sanctions for the Rio team.
The club was punished based on in article 12.2 c) of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which prohibits the use of flares, fireworks or any type of pyrotechnics in stadiums. Furthermore, Flamengo was included in article 27, which provides for more severe penalties for clubs that repeat infractions of this nature. This is not the first incident of its kind involving Flamengo fans, which contributed to the decision to impose a significant fine.
The value The total fine was set at US$20,000 (equivalent to R$110,400). Furthermore, Conmebol ordered Flamengo to pay an additional US$13,300 (around R$73,600) to cover expenses related to hospitality space during the game, a responsibility that, according to article 4.2.13 of the Libertadores Club Manual, is from the home club.
These infractions are considered serious, especially in international tournaments such as the Libertadores, where Conmebol adopts a strict stance to guarantee security and order in the stadiums. The recurrence of Flamengo in this This type of behavior can be seen as an aggravating factor in the decision of judge Amarílis Belisario, vice-president of the Conmebol Disciplinary Commission.
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