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Ex-Flamengo reports problems with coach who spent time at the club

At that time, at the beginning of 2023, the goalkeeper was involved in conversations with Benfica, from Portugal.

The former Flamengo player opened up about the case (Photo / Chaves)
The former Flamengo player opened up about the case (Photo / Chaves)

12 Dez 2024 | 12:21 |

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Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, currently a starter for Corinthians, opened up about a complicated moment in his career at < b>Flamengo during the command of Vítor Pereira, in 2023. In an interview with the Denilson Show podcast, the archer revealed details of a conversation with the Portuguese coach who left him unmotivated, in addition to commenting on his short negotiation with Benfica.


At the beginning of 2023 , Hugo Souza was still a Flamengo player when he received inquiries from Benfica, from Portugal. Despite the talks, the transfer did not go ahead, and the goalkeeper returned to the Rio club to start the pre-season under the command of Vítor Pereira, who had just taken over the role after the departure of Dorival Júnior.


WHAT HAPPENED BEHIND THE SCENES 


"I went to his assistant and asked how to talk to him. He said to get to his office. /pt/player/diego-alves/27828" target="_blank">Diego Alves had already said goodbye, I knocked on his door and said: 'Professor, I was training separately because I was negotiating, but it didn't work out. I ended the year as second goalkeeper, but I wanted to know what I need to do to convince you that I can play'", he recalled. Hugo during the podcast.

RESPONSE AND THE CLASH WITH FORMER COACH 


Vítor Pereira's response, according to Hugo Souza, was direct and impactful. The Portuguese reportedly stated that the goalkeeper would need to show his quality in training, but surprised by questioning Benfica's interest in the Brazilian. "He said: 'First, you have to show me in training, because you haven't shown me anything yet. I'm sorry, but I don't know what Benfica saw in you to start negotiations'."""" p>

Hugo admitted that, at that moment, he realized that he would hardly have a chance as a starter at Flamengo under the command of the Portuguese coach. "The way he spoke was like a cold shower. I left there with the feeling that I was never going to be a starter with him. And, in fact, that's what happened." The revelation of Hugo Souza on his relationship with Vítor Pereira draws attention to the challenges that the athletes face on the sidelines of football. The episode reinforces the need for resilience amid criticism and changes in the competitive environment of high-level clubs like Flamengo.


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What time is Flamengo's game tomorrow? Check out the details

The match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship will be played at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with exclusive streaming broadcast.

Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction
Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:44 |

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Juventude and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS), and will be broadcast live on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The duel promises to shake up the table and test the squads at different times of the competition.


Coach Filipe Luís will be without three key players. Léo Ortiz is suspended, while Bruno Henrique is serving a 12-match suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). The player's defense has already requested a stay of execution , but the player is injured. Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on his right foot, also remains out.


Furthermore, the list of absences could grow. Alex Sandro is doubtful due to a calf injury . Jorginho felt thigh pain during the week, and Varela returned from the Uruguayan national team with a groin strain.


PROBABLE LINEUPS

Date and time: Sunday, September 14, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time)


Location: Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)

Arbitration: Raphael Claus (SP)

Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

TEAM LINEUPS

Probable Youth (Coach: Thiago Carpini):

Jandrei; Reginaldo, Luan Freitas, Wilker Angel and Marcelo Hermes; Jadson, Caíque, Mandaca and Nenê (Lucas Fernandes); Veron and Taliari.

Probable Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luís):

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); De La Cruz (Jorginho), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.


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Did it work out? Psychic predicts the winner of Flamengo vs. Juventude

The match at Alfredo Jaconi at 4pm this Sunday (14) brings together fans' expectations and even spiritual predictions about the teams' performance.

Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:29 |

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On Sunday afternoon (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), Juventude and Flamengo take to the field at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium , in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . In the previous duel for the competition, Rubro-Negro drew with Grêmio 1-1, at Maracanã, and seeks to find the way to victories away from home.


Due to its relevance, the matchup has even sparked curiosity in the esoteric world. Luiz Filho, a well-known psychic from the YouTube channel "Renascer das Cartas," performed a deck reading for the match. According to him, Juventude " holds the Death card, a powerful card that symbolizes change and strategy, but also highlights potential flaws and mistakes in home plays ."


On the other hand, the team led by Filipe Luís received the "Hanged Man's card." For the seer, this means that the Mais Querido team "will not change its attacking style, but will act more cautiously and will need to work on its emotional side to avoid mistakes."


RECENT RECORDS

In the first round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo thrashed Juventude 6-0. Now, the team from Rio Grande do Sul is looking to maintain its strong record against the Rio de Janeiro team. "Mais Querido" needs a win to remain comfortably at the top of the table.


AND THEN?

After facing Juventude this Sunday (13), Mengão faces Estudiantes for the Copa Libertadores . The match will be valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition, held at Maracanã.


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Palmeiras beat Internacional and close in on Flamengo at the top - see table

With a dominant performance and three goals from Vitor Roque, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader and is close to the top of the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:07 |

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Palmeiras gave Internacional no chance and won 4-1 this Saturday (13), in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The big name of the night was striker Vitor Roque , who scored three goals. With the result, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader Flamengo and puts itself in the fight for the top of the table.


From the opening whistle, Abel Ferreira's team exerted intense pressure and opened the scoring after just three minutes. After a corner kick, Felipe Anderson pounced on the loose ball and passed it to Vitor Roque, who finished with precision past goalkeeper Rochet .


INTENSE PRESSURE AND EFFICIENCY


The home team's dominance continued intensely. In the 23rd minute, a solo play by Flaco López found the ball in the path of Facundo Torres, who found Vitor Roque again to extend the lead . Five minutes later, in the 28th minute, Lucas Evangelista pounced on a rebound from Felipe Anderson's shot following a short corner kick to score the third goal for the Green and Whites.

Before halftime, in the 42nd minute, Vitor Roque shone once again, completing a pass from Gustavo Gómez and scoring Palmeiras' fourth goal, making it 4-0 in the first half. In the second half, with victory virtually assured, Palmeiras slowed down. Internacional, which had produced little up until then, managed to pull one back in the 26th minute.



PALMEIRAS CLOSES TO THE LEAD

With this result, Palmeiras reaches the same 21-game streak as the leader and reinforces its position as the main contender for the title. Vitor Roque's performance boosts the squad's confidence for the rest of the season.


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