FROM THE NEST! FLAMENGO NEGOTIATES ATTACKER AND ACCUMULATES MORE THAN BRL 200 MILLION IN BASE PLAYERS

Flamengo faced Fluminense in the first leg of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship, on the afternoon of this Thursday (19), and drew 1-1. Joshua, with a header, scored the red-black equalizer, which dominated the match. match but started behind on the scoreboard. The return game will be next Thursday (26th) at 3pm, in Xerém, broadcast by Sportv. Game

Fluminense opened the score in the 17th minute. Flamengo tried to respond with Douglas Telles, who dribbled twice and hit the goalkeeper's hands from outside the area.

Mais Querido tied the match with a dead ball. Guilherme took a free kick for Joshua, scoring Mengão's first. Initial stage: 1 to 1. On the way back from the break, Guilherme again hit a perfect cross for Jhefinho to finish very dangerously in the goalkeeper's corner. In the next move, Lipão pivoted and passed it to Joshua, who arrived in the area and finished over the goal.

In the 21st minute, Flamengo started the play with a spectacular pen from Guilherme who threw it to Lipão, which passed for Douglas Telles to set up for Jhefinho to finish over the defender. The players complained about a penalty, but the referee did not award the maximum penalty.

At the end of the match, Joshua started a counterattack and played deep to Kaio Gomes, who, when it came time to return the ball to the Joshua came out in front of the goal, the defender cut it. The match ended 1-1, without many moves in the second half. Flamengo tried to turn things around, dominating the game and creating chances, but without being able to score a goal.

Flamengo faces Fluminense again next Thursday (26) at 3pm, in Xerém, for the return match of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Léo Nannetti; Guilherme, Pedro, Johnny and Luiz Phellipe (Italo); Kaio Nobrega (Christian), Lucas Vieira [Kauã (Fred)] and Joshua; Douglas Telles, Alan Santos (Jhefinho) and Lipão (Kaio Gomes)

Gustavo Félix; Kaio Borges, Gorgulho, Wallace Davi and Vagno; Gabriel Renan, Isaque and Riquelme Felipe; Matheus Reis, Wesley Natã and Keven Samuel

Flamengo 1 to 1 Fluminense – First leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Location: Gávea, RJ

Date and time: 09/19/2024 at 3pm

Arbitration: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida, Lucas Castro dos Santos and Fabio Ramos França

Goals: Keven Samuel (FLU) and Joshua (FLA)

Cards: Kaio Nobrega (FLA), Kauã (FLA)

The Under-17 Boys from the Nest return to the field this Thursday (19), at 3pm, to face Fluminense in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The match will be played in Gávea and will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Led by coach Eduardo Zuma, the red-black team arrives at the clash after winning four victories in the last five games. In the final round of the first phase, Mengão beat Corinthians 5-0, securing third place in group A, with 15 points. There were five wins in nine games and 19 goals scored, the second best attack in the group.

Midfielder Lucas Vieira highlighted the relevance of the result in the first match of the quarterfinals. "Important game. I think it's always good to come away with a victory in the first game, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship", said Vieira about the decisive classic.

In 2024, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other only once. The duel took place in the first phase of the Copa Rio, when Mengão beat their rival 3-0 in Xerém. In that match, Douglas Telles scored two goals, while Pablo scored a great free kick from midfield. Now, the teams meet again in the Under-17 Brasileirão, with qualification for the semifinals at stake.

Flamengo will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre, but an important absence has already been confirmed: Gabigol, one of the team's main attackers, will not travel with the red-black delegation. The player will remain in Rio de Janeiro, where he will focus on improving his physical form. The decision not to take the striker to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul aims to ensure that he has enough time to dedicate himself to physical preparation at Ninho do Urubu, the club's training center. Although there is no confirmed injury, Flamengo appears to be taking precautions to avoid wear and tear that could compromise the remainder of the season.

This choice may surprise some fans, as Gabigol is one of the team's key players and, generally, an undisputed starter in decisive matches. The absence of Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, raises questions about how Flamengo should arm the team offensively for the clash. Despite Gabigol's absence, Flamengo has alternatives in attack, with players like Pedro and Bruno Henrique, who can take the lead. The expectation is that the coach will use these options to compensate for the striker's absence.

The decision to spare Gabigol may be related to the club's long-term planning. Flamengo faces a marathon of important games, and the physical recovery of its athletes becomes essential to maintain performance in simultaneous competitions. According to information released by Mauro Cezar, Gabigol is focused on improving his physical side. This could mean that the player has been feeling the wear and tear accumulated throughout the season.

Flamengo has adopted a strategy of preserving some of its main players at certain times, aiming to avoid injuries that could sideline them for long periods of time. periods. This preventive measure is common in clubs that compete in several competitions and have a tight schedule. With this, the idea is that the athlete returns in better condition, ready to perform at a higher level in the next matches.