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National team prepares for Copa América debut
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The coach of the Brazilian national team, Dorival Júnior, decided to rest some of his main stars in the penultimate appointment before the Copa América debut. In the friendly against Mexico, scheduled for next Saturday (9), Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid's number 7, and his teammate, Rodrygo, should be rested. The match will be held at Kyle Field, in College Station, Texas (USA).
With the absence of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, young Endrick, who recently said goodbye to Palmeiras and will join Real Madrid After the Copa América, he has a good chance of starting among the starters. The Brazilian team, which was in Orlando, is now in Texas, the location of the friendly against the Mexicans.
In the last friendly, against the United States, on the 12th, in Orlando, the team must undergo new changes to get closer to what Dorival considers the "ideal team" for the Copa América.
For his debut in the tournament, the coach should bet on Militão in defense, Bruno Guimarães in midfield and Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. in attack. The likely formation would be: Alisson; Danilo, Militão, Marquinhos and Wendell; João Gomes, Bruno Guimarães and Paquetá; Raphinha, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.
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.
The striker understands the partnership with the former coach of Mais Querido
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Pedro, striker of Flamengo, he was called up by coach Dorival Júnior to join the Brazilian team in a new phase of friendlies. This call-up marks a significant point in the player's career, who has stood out more and more since Dorival's arrival at Flamengo. In his statements, Pedro not only praised the coach, but also reflected on the important moments he experienced under his command, highlighting the importance of this partnership in his evolution as an athlete. “I feel more prepared because of the pace of the game. In 2022 it was a year that started with me not having many opportunities until in the middle of the year, Dorival arrived and I started playing. This year I have a great sequence of games. I certainly feel much more prepared."
The year 2022 was crucial for Pedro, but it started in a difficult way. The striker faced an initial period with few playing opportunities, which limited his ability to show his potential on the field. This reality began to change drastically with the arrival of Dorival Júnior at Flamengo, in the middle of the season. Dorival, recognizing Pedro's talent, started to give more space to the player, who quickly became an asset. fundamental in the coach's scheme.
FLAMENGO he became one of the offensive references of Flamengo , culminating in important achievements. Under the command of Dorival Júnior, Flamengo won two of the most prestigious titles on the continent: the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores da América. These triumphs not only reaffirmed Flamengo as one of the giants of South American football, but also consolidated Pedro as one of the main strikers in Brazilian football.Pedro commented on how this continuity on the field helped him mature as a player. player. According to him, the year 2022 represented a turning point in his career, mainly because of the trust that Dorival placed in him. This confidence was reflected in their performances, which became more confident and decisive. The sequence of games and the responsibility of being one of the pillars of the red and black attack made Pedro develop not only his technical skills, but also his tactical and emotional maturity on the field.
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