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FORMER FLAMENGO ANDREAS PEREIRA SAYS BRAZIL WILL ELIMINATE URUGUAY FROM THE CUP AMERICA

If Celeste is eliminated, the Mais Querido quartet would return to the club

06 Jul 2024 | 07:51 |

It won't just be Flamengo that takes to the field this Saturday (6). This is because, at 8pm, Mais Querido faces Cuiabá and at 10pm, the Rubro-Negro athletes, who are with Uruguay in the Copa América, face Brazil, in the quarter-finals of the competition. For Andreas Pereira, former Mengo player and member of Dorival Júnior's team, Canarinho will win the match.

"The Uruguay team is qualified, it has many good players. But our midfield is very good. Everyone plays in the Premier League, they are very qualified. If you take it name by name, we have a team that they would dream of having in Uruguay", began Andreas, in a press conference.

"I think Brazil, for that matter. being Brazil, they will always be the favorite. Even from what we demonstrated in the competition and the players the team has. But, if everyone says that Uruguay is the favorite, they can be the favorites... We will arrive and win. this game", added Andreas.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE RETURN OF THE QUARTET

Brazil and Uruguay will not only mark a decision on the field but also off. This is because the red and black fans hope that Celeste will be eliminated as soon as possible so that Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña can return to Mais Querido and reinforce Tite's team.

In case of Brazil's elimination, it is possible that Uruguay will play in the semi-finals and consequently the final or third place, which will take place on July 13th. Therefore, Flamengo would have to wait for the return of the quartet for a few more weeks.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FORMER FLAMENGO ANDREAS PEREIRA SAYS BRAZIL WILL ELIMINATE URUGUAY FROM THE CUP AMERICA