Dorival calls up the national team next Friday and Flamengo players could appear on the list

Flamengo has an important challenge this Thursday (19) against Peñarol, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup Liberators. The match will be held at Maracanã, at 7pm, and will mark the beginning of the dispute for a place in the semi-finals of the continental competition.

Before the first game, psychic Luiz Filho, known for sharing predictions on the Renascer das channel Letters on YouTube, stated that CRF will face difficulties in the duel against Peñarol. According to the seer, the Uruguayan team will try to neutralize the Brazilian team's attack, and the match has a great chance of ending in a draw.

"We will see a lot of fights, Peñarol will want to hold on to Flamengo. The cards are good for both teams, I see the possibility of a draw", declared Luiz Filho.

Despite the less than optimistic forecast, Mais Querido's board, led by Rodolfo Landim, decided not to seek reinforcements in the market to make up for the absence of Pedro, who is injured.

The club chose to trust in the current squad, mainly in the offensive trio formed by Gabigol, Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who will be the main attacking options for coach Tite for the remainder of the season. The three attackers will compete for the starting spot as "shirt 9", and the expectation is that they will take turns in the role, according to the team's needs.

EXPECTATION FOR THE GAME

With the absence of Pedro and other important players, Mengão will have to find alternatives to overcome Peñarol and advance in the competition. The match at Maracanã promises to be disputed, and the support of the fans will be essential to push the team towards victory. The second game of the clash will be in Uruguay, where Mais Querido will need to decide the classification.

Mengão's opponent in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, Peñarol (URU) expressed concern about the safety of its fans in Rio de Janeiro, especially after violent clashes recorded in 2019. For the first leg, which will be played this Thursday (19), at Maracanã, the Uruguayan club took several preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.

Among the main actions is the rental of Camping Clube do Brasil, located in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the Zona West of Rio. The gathering of Aurinegro fans will take place from 6 am on Thursday, keeping them at a distance of approximately one hour from the stadium, with Praia da Macumba, on Estrada do Pontal, serving as a meeting point.< /p>

Peñarol's decision to reinforce security is a direct response to the episodes tragic events that occurred in 2019, when fans of Mais Querido and the Montevideo club clashed on the beaches of Leme and Copacabana. On that occasion, the fights resulted in the death of a red-black man and the arrest of an Uruguayan fan, leaving a history of tension between the two fans.

For this reason, in addition to providing the place of concentration, the Peñarol took the initiative to mobilize important entities. Club officials contacted the CRF board and also met with the Federal Police of Rio de Janeiro and the Consulate of Uruguay, in an attempt to guarantee the safety of their fans during their stay in the city.

The Peñarol delegation is scheduled to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday afternoon (17) . Expectations are focused on a great game between Mengão and the Uruguayan club, valid for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. However, concerns about safety outside the four lines remain a point of attention for those involved.

Flamengo officially presented Gonzalo Plata this Monday (9). Asked about his desire to return to the Ecuador national team, the striker replied that Rubro-Negro is a good showcase to be part of Sebastián Beccacece's list again.

"I never spoke to him (Sebastián Beccacece) , nor with the current Ecuador coaching staff. I know that this will be a very important showcase for returning to the team. , this Monday (09).

Gonzalo Plata has been away from the Ecuador national team for six months. This is because, in March, alongside Arboleda, from São Paulo and Kendry Páez, the attacker was spotted in a nightclub in New York, in the United States. Even though the trio argued that they were on a break, the party drew criticism from the Ecuadorian Federation. In the images released, the players appear dancing alongside women and showing off money.

Before being removed, the Mais Querido striker was an absolute starter for the Ecuadorian national team. In the 2022 World Cup, he played the full 90 minutes in the three games of the competition.

For arriving in Brazil on the last day of the transfer window, Flamengo was unable to register Gonzalo Plata in time to compete in the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the striker should debut in the match against Vasco, in the Brasileirão, on September 15th.