The red and black fans face a long wait as Pedro and Gabigol fight to end a rare goal drought that has lasted months, challenging their reputation as Flamengo's top scorers.
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Pedro and Gabigol face a rare goal drought that has lasted months. This scarcity of goals, marked by a notable absence of balls finding the net, has led fans to wonder what happened to the offensive efficiency that used to characterize the team. Pedro's last goal with a rolling ball occurred on June 28, during the match against Aucas, which ended 4-0 for Flamengo, in a scenario that already seems distant in 2023.
For Pedro, the absence of goals with the ball rolling for four months is a challenge that he has faced with patience and determination. The player, known for his ability inside the box, has worked hard to regain the form that made him one of the club's top scorers. His last exploit in the open field was a moment that many fans still have fresh in their memories, an indication that his triumphant return to the net could be close.
Meanwhile, Gabigol has also been facing a similar dilemma. The top scorer who enchanted Brazil in previous seasons has not scored with the ball rolling since July 26, when Flamengo faced Grêmio and emerged victorious with a score of 2-0. His presence on the field is always synonymous with danger for opponents, and his lack of goals has left fans eagerly awaiting his next spectacular goal.
Some attribute this goal drought to an increase in attention from the defense opponent, who recognized the threat posed by Pedro and Gabigol. Others suggest that injuries and fatigue may have played a role in decreasing his performance. Furthermore, tactical changes and the evolution of opposing teams also contributed to this challenging scenario.
However, Tite and the technical committee have supported Pedro and Gabigol, recognizing that football is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. The team believes that patience and persistence are essential to overcome this difficult period and restore the confidence of both players.
Coach Tite will have an alternative team against Imortal
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The Flamengo squad completed preparations for the game against Grêmio, valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. According to information about the team drafted by Tite in training this Saturday (21), Argentine Carlos Alcaraz and young Lorran should be in the likely lineup. Furthermore, Carlinhos is considered the favorite to lead the red and black attack on Sunday (22), as reported by the portal 'Coluna do Fla'.
Probable Flamengo lineup
Matheus Cunha; Wesley, David Luiz, Cleiton and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Allan and Alcaraz; Matheus Gonçalves, Lorran and Carlinhos.
Thinking about the important Libertadores game next Thursday (26), against Peñarol (URU ), which is worth a place in the semi-finals, Flamengo will enter the field with an alternative team on Sunday (22). On Friday (20), the club announced that 12 players will be rested and will not travel to Porto Alegre: Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Léo Ortiz, Nicolás de la Cruz, Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata, Gerson and Bruno Henrique will remain in Rio de Janeiro.
Flamengo has also faced absences due to injuries. Are out: Everton Cebolinha (Achilles tendon rupture), Viña (cruciate ligament rupture and tibial fracture), Pedro (anterior cruciate knee ligament rupture), Michael (muscle injury), Luiz Araújo (knee cartilage fracture right) and Gabigol (fibrosis in the right thigh).
Situation in the Brasileirão
Currently in fourth place in the Brazilian Championship, with 45 points, Flamengo has 13 wins, six draws and six defeats. The team has scored 40 goals and conceded 29 so far. The team needs a victory to continue its rise in the table.
Grêmio x Flamengo
The clash between Grêmio and Flamengo will take place on Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , in Porto Alegre, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship.
< /p>Responsible for the attacker's surgery, Luiz Antônio Vieira states that the attacker is recovering well
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Doctor Luiz Antônio Vieira, responsible for Pedro's surgery, commented that the attacker's recovery has been very positive. The surgeon was responsible for reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament in Pedro's knees — on the right in 2018 and on the left this year. Vieira believes that the player's return will be better than his first injury, which occurred six years ago.
In an interview with the 'GE' portal, the doctor, who also operated on Bruno Henrique, detailed the surgical procedure, highlighting Pedro's physical and psychological qualities and reassured Flamengo fans about the possibility of the striker being present at the Club World Cup, in June next year.
“He was lucky not to have a meniscus injury , so joint rehabilitation is faster. We're still in September, I mean, he'll be there for about eight months, because that's around the time he turns around, between the eighth and ninth month. So I believe he has a chance. He is very dedicated, super focused on rehabilitation, does everything you tell him to, has strong legs, good muscles... I think he has a chance. He will be around the time he would more or less return”, said the doctor.
Pedro’s mind is calm in the face of the serious injuryLuiz Antônio Vieira commented on the way Pedro is coping mentally with the situation. After suffering the same injury in 2018 to one knee, the attacker now has the anterior cruciate ligament in his other knee torn. The doctor highlighted that Flamengo's Shirt 9 is very calm and sees this as a learning experience for his life.
“He has one good thing: he is quite religious. So he believes that it is part of his life learning, that he had to go through this. He accepted, in a way he resigned himself a little. He said: ‘Doctor, I’ve been through this, I’m going to have to go through it again, it was supposed to be like this, it’s part of my life, let’s face it’. He is super calm about it”, explained Vieira.
In addition, Vieira mentioned the time that Pedro will be able to spend with his twin daughters, who were born just over a month ago.
“He’s at a stage where he just had a baby, right? He has one-month-old twins, so I told him: “Everything in life has a good and a bad side. You will now be able to live with your one-month-old daughters because playing football two or three times a week would be impossible, right”? So let's put it this way, there will be this good part, in inverted commas, of his drama”, concluded the surgeon.
The 31-year-old midfielder reveals that he is a Mengão fan and dreams of a possible debut in Brazilian football
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Rafinha Alcântara, currently without a club since ending his contract with Al-Arabi, from Qatar, in July, made it clear that he has a great connection with Flamengo, even though he has never played in Brazilian football. In an interview with the program Que Partidazo, in 2019, the midfielder, who built his career internationally, revealed that he was a long-time fan of Mais Querido.
During the interview, the 31-year-old player, son of four-time champion Mazinho, recalled his career in European football, where he played for big clubs, such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. But what caught the attention of Mengão fans was his confession that he dreams of one day wearing the CRF shirt.
“I do think about playing for Flamengo. Everyone knows that I'm a big fan and supporter of the club. I followed and was very happy with the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. It’s a dream to wear the Flamengo shirt”, said Rafinha Alcântara, generating euphoria among the red and black fans.
After his public statement, Flamengo's board of directors even investigated the situation of the player, who at the time was still linked to European football and had no intention of returning to Brazil. Now, without a club and free on the market, Rafinha can arrive at the Rio club without transfer costs, but Mengão's directors do not seem to have the athlete as a priority at the moment.
Still, there is speculation that Rafinha Alcântara could be made official at Gávea for the 2025 season, depending on changes in the squad and technical committee, which is currently led by Tite.
Rafinha Alcântara began his career in Barcelona's youth teams, where he played until being promoted to the professional squad. Over the years, he has spent time at clubs such as Celta de Vigo, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside Neymar. His last club was Al-Arabi, in Qatar, where he played 40 matches, scored nine goals and provided 10 assists.
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