IT'S GOLD! RAFAELA SILVA WINS MEDAL FOR FLAMENGO

Flamengo went behind on the scoreboard in the first leg against Peñarol, last Thursday (19), when they lost 1-0 at Maracanã. Now, in order to qualify without any fear, Mais Querido will have to score more than one goal in the return match, in Uruguay. Trying to bring positive energy to the Nation, Arrascaeta sent an optimistic message on social media.

On his Instagram, this past Friday (20), the Mais Querido midfielder wrote: “Nothing like a day after another. Until the end.” The phrase was published alongside a photo in the dressing room at Ninho do Urubu, where Mais Querido trained.

Having lost 1-0 at Maracanã, Flamengo will have to score two goals at the Campeón Stadium del Siglo, in Montevideo. If you win with the minimum difference, the match will go to a penalty shootout. However, Peñarol enters the field with the advantage of a draw.

Tite and the red-black board defined that the holders of the confrontation against Peñarol but Léo Ortiz is out of the match against Grêmio, for the Brasileirão. The group will stay in Rio de Janeiro for training with a focus on the return game of the Libertadores.

The rest of the group will travel together with Tite to Porto Alegre, where they visit Grêmio this Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm, to compete in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The game will be played at the Rio Grande do Sul team's Arena.

Flamengo has not had a good run in the competitions it competes in and fans have lost patience with Tite. Thus, Anderson Macula, president of the organized fans Raça Rubro-Negra, demanded the dismissal of the coach and asked Filipe Luís to be hired as coach of the professional squad.

"Bitter Friday. A coach who doesn't has respect for the fans, who don't know what they're doing. With such a qualified squad, they can't get the team to play. Tite is so stupid that he can't see Léo Ortiz as a starter in Flamengo's midfield. the player who delivers the most in this squad. He starts the game with two midfielders, coming off an injury, with no rhythm in the game. Anyone on the edge of the field would opt for one or the other. Flamengo didn't have a midfielder. ", he said, before finishing:

"Léo Ortiz was his last option. to hire Filipe Luís. A very talented guy, who has the respect of the fans. Send Tite away and bring Gabigol to the squad. We have a game next week, which is the game of Flamengo's life", he concluded.

In addition to asking for Filipe Luís to be hired, Macula also demands that the Red and Black board of directors. According to the fan, Mais Querido's situation is in the hands of Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim.

"There's no point in coming to tell a story. . This creates a positive and light atmosphere to seek classification in Uruguay. So it's in the hands of Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim. Send Tite away, bring Filipe Luís in, take over as coach of the professional squad. We've already done it with Jayme and Andrade, so don't tell me it's premature. And take quick and effective action to save Flamengo's year", he concluded.

Even though many fans are calling for the departure of Tite, the coach will remain in his position. This is because the Red and Black board does not intend to fire him for now, as his contract ends on December 31st.

Flamengo will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre, but an important absence has already been confirmed: Gabigol, one of the team's main attackers, will not travel with the red-black delegation. The player will remain in Rio de Janeiro, where he will focus on improving his physical form. The decision not to take the striker to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul aims to ensure that he has enough time to dedicate himself to physical preparation at Ninho do Urubu, the club's training center. Although there is no confirmed injury, Flamengo appears to be taking precautions to avoid wear and tear that could compromise the remainder of the season.

This choice may surprise some fans, as Gabigol is one of the team's key players and, generally, an undisputed starter in decisive matches. The absence of Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, raises questions about how Flamengo should arm the team offensively for the clash. Despite Gabigol's absence, Flamengo has alternatives in attack, with players like Pedro and Bruno Henrique, who can take the lead. The expectation is that the coach will use these options to compensate for the striker's absence.

The decision to spare Gabigol may be related to the club's long-term planning. Flamengo faces a marathon of important games, and the physical recovery of its athletes becomes essential to maintain performance in simultaneous competitions. According to information released by Mauro Cezar, Gabigol is focused on improving his physical side. This could mean that the player has been feeling the wear and tear accumulated throughout the season.

Flamengo has adopted a strategy of preserving some of its main players at certain times, aiming to avoid injuries that could sideline them for long periods of time. periods. This preventive measure is common in clubs that compete in several competitions and have a tight schedule. With this, the idea is that the athlete returns in better condition, ready to perform at a higher level in the next matches.