EL CARRASCO OR ANGER OF THE EX? PEDRO CAN CONTINUE WITH EXCELLENT RETROSPECT FOR FLAMENGO AGAINST FLUMINENSE

In the relationship between Gabigol and coach Tite at Flamengo, only the field is capable of speaking. Between the striker and coach, there is practically no dialogue, and the cold and silent war dictates that only one of them should remain at the club for the season in 2025.

No atmosphere with the coaching staff and also with the squad , Gabriel Barbosa has been convinced to change and airs, but even the clubs that expressed interest in the first half of the year backed away. With a contract at Flamengo until the end of December, Gabigol had offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Santos, was mentioned at Grêmio, but did not want to sign a pre-contract with any team.

The expectation was to try to turn things around on top in the second half, otherwise he would end his time at Flamengo like the idol he became, without any fuss.

Tite's arrival last year changed the entire perspective of the striker, who was already in a bad phase previously, and lost his place once and for all to Pedro with the presence of the new coach. With the center forward's recent injury, Tite kept Gabigol at the end of the line, under the argument that Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique perform better in the scheme with a reference man .

Without understanding the criteria, Gabi maintains her dedication to the basic level of professionalism in training, as it is not part of the coach's or the club's plans for a possible renewal. With the chances of a comeback practically buried, the two possible paths are to wait for the election in Flamengo to find out if Tite will remain with the next president; or wait for the end of the contract to freely listen to proposals again. Palmeiras and Santos have not yet given up on the idea, and Bahia appears as an option, as it has good investment capacity.

Retired from the field since 2017, former midfielder Zé Roberto, who had a spell at Flamengoin the 90s, it is looking to buy 90% of SAF from São Bento, a club in São Paulo. According to GE, a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday night (18) could decree the sale of the Sorocaba team to the company Flash Forward, which belongs to the former player.

Zé Roberto is the main name of the company. However, the group also has partners such as former athlete Fransérgio and businessman Tiago Ribeiro (former CEO of Estoril). In addition to Flamengo, Zé played in Brazilian football with the shirts of Palmeiras, Santos and Grêmio. In Europe, the former athlete defended giants such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The offer is R$130 million, which would be paid in installments. This amount would be invested on a specific basis in the football team and the club’s structure. The project is to take São Bento to the elite of São Paulo football and Brazilian Series B in up to six seasons.

Revelation from Portuguesa-SP, Zé Roberto stood out at Lusa and caught the attention of Real Madrid in 1997. However, the player had difficulty fitting into the Spanish club and was loaned to Flamengo in 1998.

At Flamengo, Zé Roberto was a starter in the Campeonato Carioca competition, entered the field 23 times and aroused the interest of Bayer Leverkusen , leaving Gávea in the same season. As an athlete, the former midfielder also played in the 2006 World Cup for the Brazilian team.

This Saturday, Flamengo and Vasco face each other in another Rio football classic for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match, which takes place at Maracanã at 6:30 pm, promises to be decisive for both teams, who are going through different moments in the championship, but arrive at the clash with high expectations. The recent history of the two teams in the last five matches shows a very balanced performance, which adds even more tension to the match.

Flamengo enters the field with a relatively good performance in the last five games. The team has three wins and two defeats, which reflects a phase of instability, but with positive signs. In the last five clashes, the Red and Black team found the net five times, while their defense was leaked on four occasions.

Even with two recent defeats, Flamengo continues with a consistent attack, capable of creating scoring opportunities, but the defense needs adjustments to prevent the team from conceding unnecessary goals. This alternation between victories and defeats is an indication that the team needs greater balance to achieve a consistency that allows it to fight for the top positions in the table.

Vasco arrives at the classic with a positive streak. The team has won three wins, one draw and suffered just one defeat in the last five games. There were nine goals scored and six conceded, demonstrating a considerable improvement in the offensive sector and, at the same time, the need for adjustments in defense.

With an attack that seems to have found its rhythm, Vasco needs, however, , reinforce its defensive solidity, especially in high-pressure games like the classic against Flamengo. The team has been showing progress, which is a positive sign for a team looking to move away from the relegation zone and ensure a solid recovery in the championship.