Former Tottenham player gives his opinion on where Flamengo would end up if they played in the Premier League

Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."

Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

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Brazilian football could soon receive a major boost. Emerson Royal, currently at Tottenham, in England, is considering the possibility of returning to Brazil. With his future undefined in Europe, the full-back has been investigated by several clubs, including Flamengo.

Without many chances in the Premier League, Emerson Royal has aroused the interest of other major European clubs, such as Milan and Bayern Munich. However, the player is focused on finding a club where he can play more regularly, aiming for a possible return to the Brazilian team

The full-back has been bothered by the lack of opportunities at Tottenham. In an interview with EPTV, an affiliate of Rede Globo, Emerson Royal highlighted his competitiveness and frustration at being on the bench. "It bothers me a lot to be on the bench. I was upset and told the coach that. I've always been very professional and one of those who put the most intensity in training, but this situation doesn't work for me", said the player.

He also highlighted his desire to play regularly. "I'm not a player who stays on the bench. I want to play. If it's not here, I understand. But I want to go somewhere I can play", added Emerson Royal, who has been scouted by Flamengo.

Flamengo, which has been active in the transfer market, is one of the clubs interested in Emerson Royal. However, Tottenham set a high value for the negotiation, asking for more than R$100 million for the player. The expectation is that negotiations will progress in the coming days, with Flamengo trying to bring the full-back back to Brazil.