AND NOW? FLAMENGO ACHIEVES THE WORST MARK AS A VISITOR AT LIBERTADORES

The Flamengocould face another challenge for the clash against Peñarol, scheduled for Thursday. Luiz Araújo, one of the team's key players, suffered a problem during the last game and may not be available for the match. During the first half of the last match, Luiz Araújo felt pain in his right knee. The discomfort was enough for the coach to opt for his substitution after 15 minutes. The decision to take him off the field was made quickly, in an attempt to avoid worsening the possible injury.

Now, Flamengo's medical department is carrying out a detailed assessment to determine the extent of the problem. Analysis of Luiz Araújo's knee is crucial to understand whether he suffered a significant injury or whether the problem is simpler and can be treated quickly. Flamengo is already facing challenges with the squad for the next game and the possible absence of Luiz Araújo adds a new layer of concern. The player's participation on Thursday is still uncertain and will depend on the results of the medical examinations.

The situation is closely monitored by the technical committee and the fans, who hope for a quick recovery of the athlete. Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for the clash with Peñarol, without being able to count, at least for now, on the presence of Luiz Araújo. Confirmation of any new casualties in the team will be an important factor in the team's strategic planning. The direction of Flamengoand the technical committee are eagerly awaiting a final update from the medical department to adjust strategies for the decisive game.

Flamengo has strived to maintain a good performance in its competitions and Luiz Araújo's absence, if confirmed, could impact the team's planning. Fans eagerly await news and the player's return, as the club prepares to face the challenges that lie ahead.

On his debut for Flamengo< /a>, Alex Sandro presented solid and consistent numbers, which illustrate his ability to quickly adapt to the team. In a match where his presence was important for the defense and offensive transition, the player brought balance and efficiency, standing out in several individual statistics.

Alex Sandro contributed significantly to the defensive sector. He made two cuts, an essential action to prevent opposing plays and guarantee the security of the defense. Furthermore, the full-back was responsible for two tackles, one of the most direct actions to regain possession of the ball and neutralize the opponent's attack. Completing his defensive participation, Alex Sandro also made an interception, which shows his reading of the game and ability to predict the opponent's intentions.

These numbers show that Alex Sandro was attentive and effective in protecting the defensive area, something that will certainly be valued by the coaching staff and the fans, who expect a lateralsafe and reliable. Alex Sandro's passing accuracy was one of the highlights of his performance. The full-back completed 60 of 61 attempted passes, resulting in an impressive 98% accuracy rate. This shows that he not only had a considerable amount of participation in the plays, but was also extremely effective when executing the passes, ensuring fluidity and security in the circulation of the ball.

In addition, Alex Sandro made two decisive passes during the match, indicating that he not only limited himself to playing safely, but also sought to contribute offensively, being a creative option in attack. These passes demonstrate his ability to help create dangerous plays, something very valuable for a full-back whose role is to support both defense and attack.

After Flamengo's tough 4-1 defeat to Botafogo in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, coach Tite once again it was tough criticism of the football calendar in Brazil. The coach's stance bothered several people among the press and fans because they believed it was an attempt to justify the poor performance and exempt himself from blame on the part of Tite.

Fábio Luciano, commentator for the ESPN channels, sees the talks about Tite as “excuses” and said that the coach’s constant complaints have become tiring and could lead to a “dangerous” path. “Tite is heading down a very dangerous path for him. He is moving to explain defeats, results and work only with excuses”, stated the former defender.

The former defender, who was captain of Flamengo from 2007 until his retirement after the end of the Championship Carioca from 2009, understands that the red-black sequence is very heavy, which resulted in the absence of players like Pedro and Everton Cebolinha, absolute starters for Tite's team, despite this, he sees that the approach of just criticizing the table does not benefit nobody.

“Flamengo in Tite’s hands is always the same conversation. He already gave the message about the calendar. If you keep repeating it, today it sounds like an excuse. Will he change the calendar? It won't. Tite's problem is finding solutions so that Flamengo can play better”, concluded the former player.

With no changes to the calendar, the red-black team focuses its efforts on preparing for face the Bolívar for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores de América. Flamengo won 2-0 at Maracanã and could even lose by a goal difference at the 3640m altitude of La Paz and qualify for the next phase.