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Flamengo hasn't played since a 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31st, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. After an intense sequence of matches since before the Club World Cup, Filipe Luís's team will finally have a breather in the calendar .

FIFA DATE GUARANTEES RELIEF TO THE SQUAD

The break is due to the FIFA Date, which interrupts the national championships between September 1st and 10th for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers . There was an expectation that the elimination in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG would create space between the commitments, but the change in the calendar promoted by the CBF will reduce the gaps between games of the Mais Querido.

This will give the coaching staff more time to work on the physical and tactical aspects of the squad, as well as recover key players for the September marathon , which includes decisive matches in the Copa Libertadores.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

Flamengo returns to the field only next Sunday (14), when it faces Juventude, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão . The match will be played at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, at 4 pm (Brasília time).

FLA PLAYERS CALLED UP

Among Flamengo 's players on international duty, Arrascaeta stood out, scoring a stunning goal and playing a key role in Uruguay's victory over Peru . Varela also shone, providing an assist and contributing to another goal. Plata only came on in the second half against Paraguay. Viña, Samuel Lino, and Carrascal did not play.

Everyone still has commitments for the 18th round of the South American Qualifiers:

• Ecuador vs Argentina – 09/09, 8pm – Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
• Chile x Uruguay – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Estadio Nacional de Chile
• Bolivia vs. Brazil – September 9, 8:30 p.m. – El Alto Municipal Stadium
• Venezuela x Colombia – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Monumental de Maturín

Carlo Ancelotti made another change to the Brazilian national team. Following Kaio Jorge's injury, the Italian coach called up Andreas Pereira to fill his spot. The midfielder, recently signed by Palmeiras, has yet to make his debut for the São Paulo club and is only expected to wear the green and white jersey after the FIFA International Day .

MILLY LACOMBE SEES BENEFIT TO FLAMENGO

Milly Lacombe on Andreas Pereira's call-up: "Good news for Flamengo"

The call-up was analyzed by Milly Lacombe, who raised doubts about Ancelotti's true purpose in making the selection. For the journalist, Andreas's direct departure for a game at the altitude of El Alto, against Bolivia, can be seen as both an opportunity and a detriment to the player .

"It's that kind of call-up where you don't know if Ancelotti is a fan or a hater. He wasn't in the first game, which was the most relaxed. Now he'll have to climb 4,000 meters and play in thin air ," he commented to UOL News.

Milly also linked Kaio Jorge's injury and Andreas' call-up to a supposed advantage for Flamengo : "Cruzeiro is out, because the national team has already injured Kaio Jorge. Good news for Flamengo, since Cruzeiro and Palmeiras are hot on their heels in the fight for the Brasileirão title ," the journalist concluded.

FLAMENGO HAS CALLED UP

Despite the journalist's mention, it is worth remembering that Ancelotti has already called up several red-black athletes in his first list at the helm of Brazil , having been the team that provided the most players in the FIFA Data in May: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Wesley and Gerson.

Alex Sandro was called up again in the current squad, but was ruled out due to injury. Following Matheus Cunha's injury, Samuel Lino , Flamengo's summer signing, was called up as a replacement . Wesley also appears, but now as a Roma player. Danilo is still recovering from his injuries, and Gerson has been relegated, having not played 90 minutes since the trip to Russia and being a substitute in the last match.

LAST CHALLENGE IN THE QUALIFIERS

The Brazilian National Team faces Bolivia this Tuesday (9), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in El Alto, in the final round of the Qualifiers. Already qualified, Ancelotti's team uses the last games as a period of observation and adjustments for the World Cup.

Striker Samuel Lino, a Flamengo star , made waves on social media this Saturday (6) when he scored a beautiful goal during the Brazilian National Team's training session at Granja Comary, in preparation for the match against Bolivia.

In the play, Flamengo's number 16 received a pass inside the box, took Vitinho (Botafogo) out with a quick touch and finished with his right foot , beating Hugo Souza, who was defending at the time. The play went viral , and Flamengo fans praised the player's talent, asking for more opportunities for him in the national team.

FLAMENGO'S MOST EXPENSIVE REINFORCEMENT

Signed for R$143 million, Samuel Lino is the most expensive signing in Flamengo 's history. Despite only playing nine games for Flamengo, he has already scored two goals and four assists, in addition to an above-average performance . His strong start caught the attention of Carlo Ancelotti, who called him up for the first time to represent Brazil.

The striker was a substitute in the 3-0 victory over Chile, at Maracanã, but could still make his debut on this FIFA Date . Brazil faces Bolivia on Tuesday (9), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in the last round of the Qualifiers.

RUBRO-NEGROS HIGHLIGHTS IN THE QUALIFIERS

Among Flamengo's players on international duty, Arrascaeta stood out, scoring a stunning goal and playing a key role in Uruguay's victory over Peru . Varela also shone, providing an assist and contributing to another goal. Viña and Carrascal, however, did not take to the field.

Everyone still has commitments for the 18th round of the South American Qualifiers:

• Ecuador vs Argentina – 09/09, 8pm – Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
• Chile x Uruguay – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Estadio Nacional de Chile
• Bolivia vs. Brazil – September 9, 8:30 p.m. – El Alto Municipal Stadium
• Venezuela x Colombia – 09/09, 8:30 pm – Monumental de Maturín