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EXCLUSIVE: FLAMENGO IS NOT NEGOTIATING WITH CUELLAR AND IS LOOKING AT OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR THE MIDFIELD
Mengão continues to monitor other options for the driving position
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According to sources, Gustavo Cuéllar was offered to Flamengo, which is looking for a reinforcement for the midfielder position. The player, currently at Al-Shabab, in Saudi Arabia, has advanced negotiations with Corinthians, but the São Paulo team are facing difficulties in closing the deal.
Cuéllar, who had a remarkable spell at the Rio club in 2016 and 2019, he was missed by the fans and maintains a strong emotional bond with the club and its fans. Despite this, Flamengo has no interest in the player's return. The defensive midfielder's technical performance does not please the board, which also still harbors resentment for the way he left the club in 2019.
Cuéllar's troubled departure in 2019 left a bittersweet relationship between the athlete and the current board. . The player left Mais Querido through 'the back', which did not please the club's top management. For this reason, Mengão rules out the possibility of having a Colombian again in its squad.
ALTERNATIVES IN THE MARKET
< Flamengo continues to monitor other options for the midfielder position, especially after failing to close with Marcos Antônio , former Lazio player. Furthermore, the club is still looking to sign Claudinho, aiming to reinforce the team's midfield.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH CORINTHIANS
Corinthians has shown interest in counting on Gustavo Cuéllar to reinforce their midfield. However, the São Paulo club faces a major challenge: reaching a financial agreement with Al-Shabab. The Saudis are asking for around 5 million euros (approximately R$30.6 million) to release the player, which has been a significant obstacle for Corinthians. The Corinthians board is looking for alternatives to make hiring viable and reinforce the squad.
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Flamengo reorganizes midfield after Pulgar's injury
With a weakened midfield, the coach evaluates internal options and the possibility of reinforcements in the market after the Club World Cup
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Flamengo will have to deal with the prolonged absence of Erick Pulgar . The Chilean suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot after a hard tackle by Harry Kane in the friendly against Chelsea. The medical forecast is that he will be out of action for up to three months.
The moment is delicate. The injury occurred on the eve of the resumption of the Brasileirão and in the midst of the dispute for a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil . Pulgar had been one of the team's pillars in protecting the defense and distributing the game.
THRUSH LEAVES A HOLE IN THE MOST LOVED ONE
Pulgar's absence is added to Gerson's imminent departure to Zenit in Russia. The Joker has already said goodbye to the group and is just waiting for bureaucratic details to board. With that, Filipe Luís is left without two absolute starters in the midfield.
DESPAIR IN FLAMENGO'S MIDFIELD
In addition to the technical loss, the sector that was already lean now experiences a lack of numbers and experience . Flamengo now only has Allan, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and De La Cruz as immediate options.
Among the names available, Allan is the one who most closely matches Pulgar's profile . With good game reading, strong marking and defensive positioning, he has played in this role on other occasions and could take over as the first midfielder.
Despite this, Allan's history of injuries and physical irregularity are a warning sign. Filipe Luís will need to use his players in moderation and have viable alternatives on the bench. The youth academy's gem, Evertton Araújo, is another name on the table. The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has good dynamics, but still struggles to deal with the pressure from the opposing defense, especially when moving the ball out.
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Flamengo squad has long rest after Club World Cup
The main cast was given four days off and will return to training on Saturday, February 4th, at CT George Helal, later this week.
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The Flamengo delegation will depart for Rio de Janeiro at 10pm this Monday (30), and is expected to arrive at 6:30am on Tuesday at Tom Jobim International Airport (RIOGaleão). Disembarkation will be made via the international lounge, with restricted access, with no press service scheduled.
TIME OF RECOVERY
The return marks the end of an important stage of the red-black pre-season, which had its high point in the Club World Cup. With the elimination against Bayern Munich, the club ends its stay in the United States and begins to turn the key to national commitments.
FLAMENGO ARRIVES IN RIO DE JANEIRO
According to the schedule released by the club, the players will only return to activities next Saturday (4), at 9:30 am, at Ninho do Urubu. The technical committee chose to give the group four days off, taking into account the intense sequence of games and trips in recent days.
The break also serves as preparation for the next commitment of the season , still without a set date, which allows physical and mental recovery after exhausting weeks.
Despite the early elimination in the round of 16, Flamengo 's performance in the World Cup was considered positive by the coaching staff and fans. The team qualified as leaders of Group D by beating Chelsea 3-1 and showed good moments even in the 4-2 defeat to Bayern Munich . The performance against two European giants, especially the collective attitude and competitiveness, was seen as a sign that the work at the beginning of the season is on the right track.
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Pulgar has a set deadline to return to the pitch for Flamengo after injury detected
Chilean midfielder suffered a new fracture in his foot during the Club World Cup and will be out of action for the Mais Querido, the board continues to support him and is not thinking about reinforcements
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The defeat to Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup brought an even more bitter consequence for Flamengo. Erick Pulgar, a regular starter in midfield, suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and is a concern for the team's medical department. The Chilean will be re-evaluated in Rio de Janeiro, but initial signs indicate a recovery time of over two months.
The injury occurred in the 42nd minute of the first half, shortly after Pulgar fouled Harry Kane . He was left on the ground in intense pain and had to be substituted before half-time. In 2023, the same player had already suffered a similar problem, spending 69 days away from the pitch.
A PROBLEM AHEAD IN FILIPE LUÍS' CAST
The feeling within the club is not the best. A person connected to Flamengo's football department, interviewed by the Coluna do Fla portal, admitted that the current situation could be even more delicate than the previous one. "Now it seems to be worse (the player's situation), we'll find out in Rio", said the source.
A TIME OF BAD CHOICES
The number 5 was in good form and was a key player in the structure set up by Filipe Luís in the midfield. His absence represents a significant gap, especially given the tight schedule and other expected absences for the main squad.
Even with the worrying diagnosis, the Flamengo football leadership is cautious and avoiding any immediate movement in the market. According to an investigation by Coluna do Fla, the internal understanding is that the team has viable alternatives to fill Pulgar's absence. Pulgar's absence coincides with the imminent departure of Gerson, who is negotiating his transfer to Russian or Arab football . This means that Flamengo, in a few days, will see two important names in the sector no longer available.
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