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The Canarinho commander will define the 26 squad that will represent Brazil during the competition
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This past Monday (6), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that coach Dorival Júnior will call up 26 players next Friday (10), at 12pm, to compete in two friendlies and Copa América . In this way, Flamengo could suffer from up to nine absences by mid-July.
Thus, coach Dorival Júnior reveals the names that will defend the Brazilian team between June 20th and July 14th. However, before competing in the Copa América, Brazil will play two friendlies with the named squad: Mexico, on June 8th, and the United States, on the 12th of the same month, on American soil.
< b>MISSES FOR FLAMENGOIn the last two friendlies, Dorival Júnior called up two players from Flamengo: Fabrício Bruno and Ayrton Lucas. However, this Mais Querido squad list runs the risk of increasing next Friday (10).
This is because, in addition to Fabrício Bruno and Ayrton Lucas, other names from Rubro-Negro may appear among those summoned. These are the case of Léo Pereira and Pedro, who live with the expectation of receiving an opportunity with Amarelinha. In addition, Varela, Erick Pulgar, Viña, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta will also be called up for their respective national teams.
GAMES IN WHICH FLAMENGO WILL PLAY WITHOUTTHE Rubro-Negrowill have 10 matches between June 3rd, the date on which the selected athletes must present themselves in the United States, and the Copa América final, on July 14th. Thus, Mais Querido may suffer from absences in an important sequence of rounds of the Brasileirão.
10th – Flamengo x Bahia
11th – Fluminense x Flamengo
12th – Juventude x Flamengo
13th – Flamengo x Cruzeiro
14th – Atlético-MG x Flamengo
15th – Flamengo x Cuiabá
16th – Flamengo x Fortaleza
17th – Internacional x Flamengo
18th – Flamengo x Criciúma
19th – Vitória x Flamengo
Football vice Marcos Braz confirms that he will talk to Mengão coach
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With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.
The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.
"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.
Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.
"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.
The council finds its hands tied in negotiations
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Pedro's injury was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the impact on performance on the field, but also because of what it means behind the scenes. With a deep and talented cast, Flamengo tends to maintain its competitive level even with absences, thanks to a full bench. However, Pedro's departure raises the question of how the club will fill this gap.
Rumors about possible international reinforcements began to circulate quickly, with names like Memphis Depay, Martial and Mariano Díaz gaining prominence in the press. However, Flamengo's board is taking a cautious approach. According to information from UOL, two main factors are guiding the club's strategy: the performance of the players already available and the budget situation.
Firstly, Flamengo is evaluating the ability of its current players to cover Pedro's absence. Among the possible replacements, Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos are mentioned as viable options. These players have a history of good performance and familiarity with the style of play Flamengo, which could facilitate adaptation and minimize the impact of Pedro's injury.
In addition, the club's financial situation is a crucial point in the decision. With more than R$329 million invested in recent signings, Flamengo has already committed a significant part of its budget. This amount is just a little below the R$360.9 million spent in 2019, when President Rodolfo Landim made large investments. The high financial burden of previous signings implies a more restrictive management of available resources.
Flamengo's board also faces difficulties in relation to the sale of players, which further impacts the budget. Negotiations for transfers of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno did not progress as expected, resulting in a lower than desired performance in player sales. This limits the club's ability to invest in new reinforcements, especially in a competitive market.
Dorival Júnior summons the 23 athletes who will play against Ecuador and Paraguay at 11:30 am
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This Friday morning (23), coach Dorival Júnior will call up the 23 players who will represent Brazil in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. At 11:30 am, Flamengo fans will be able to find out which red and black athletes will be present on the call list. Watch the call live below:
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