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Filipe Luis praises Cruzeiro and advocates changing Flamengo's group in the Libertadores
The coach of Mais Querido assesses the defeat at Mineirão and already turns the key to a key clash at Maracanã in the next tournaments he competes in
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The 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro , at Mineirão, raised an alarm at Flamengo. This Sunday (4), after the setback in the Brasileirão, Filipe Luís gave an interview and spoke about the next challenge for the red-black team: the duel with Central Córdoba, valid for the Libertadores, scheduled for Thursday (7), at Maracanã.
FLAMENGO REACHES THE APEX
The Argentine team leads Group C of the continental competition, and the match has a decisive impact. With only four points in three matches, Flamengo needs to win to avoid complications in the search for a place in the knockout stages. — First, we have to analyze today's match against Cruzeiro to find out what we did well and what we did badly, so we can correct it. Starting tomorrow, we'll start studying the next opponent, which should be very similar to the match at Maracanã and today's match — assessed Filipe Luís, already planning the clash with the Argentines.
FLAMENGO'S MISTAKES AND CHOICES
According to the coach, Central Córdoba has similar characteristics to Fernando Seabra's Cruzeiro. Teams with strong blocking of the ball and focus on quick transitions, something that Flamengo struggled to deal with in Belo Horizonte. — Central Córdoba is an opponent that tries to block our exit a lot to try to make transitions — added the coach, reinforcing the need for immediate adjustment in the game plan.
Despite the marathon and the exhaustion, the team will have to turn things around quickly. The team will return to training this Monday (5), with its full focus on the Libertadores. The preparation will be short, but with maximum attention to detail. The situation in Group C of the Libertadores does not allow for any slip-ups. Flamengo is in third place, with 4 points. It is right behind Central Córdoba, leader with 7, and LDU, second place with 5. Deportivo Táchira, without scoring, closes the group.
Group C Standings:
Central Cordoba – 7 points
LDU – 5 points
Flamengo – 4 points
Deportivo Táchira – 0 points
The game against Central Córdoba will be at Maracanã, and the home advantage will be decisive. A slip-up could leave Rubro-Negro in an extremely delicate situation, forcing a combination of results in the final rounds of the group stage. Although the away performance has generated distrust, the team has managed to impose itself at Maracanã. The expectation is a full house, and the support of the fans will once again be a differential in a game with a knockout feel.
On the field, Filipe Luís will have the task of adjusting the defensive system and finding alternatives in the offensive sector, which once again struggled to create chances against Cruzeiro. The lack of solutions in the final third is a concern for the duel against an Argentine team with strong marking. The defeat to Cruzeiro, although painful, can serve as a warning. Flamengo had possession, but little effectiveness, and once again saw the opponent exploit spaces behind the defense.
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São Paulo has a major absence for the game against Flamengo
Even though he has recovered from his knee injury, Lucas Moura will not face Mais Querido this Saturday (13th round of the Brasileirão) as he is still following a physical schedule.
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São Paulo will have an important absence in the match against Flamengo this Saturday (13), at Maracanã, at 4:30 pm. Although he was expected to return to the team , Lucas Moura will remain out of action. According to the club, the attacking midfielder is still under physical preparation care, despite being clinically recovered from a knee injury.
Lucas Moura hasn't played an official match since May 6th . Although his knee problem has been overcome, the medical department and coaching staff understand that he still needs more time to regain physical conditioning before returning to action. Therefore, his return to action for the São Paulo team will remain postponed.
FIVE OTHER ATHLETES ARE OUT OF THE GAME
In addition to the absence of the number 7, São Paulo will be without Lucas Ferreira (with hip pain), Luciano, Luiz Gustavo, and Calleri, all ruled out by the medical department. The match will also mark Hernán Crespo's return to the team , precisely against the league leaders, in the return of the competition after the Club World Cup.
The São Paulo team's likely starting lineup features significant changes. Crespo is expected to field Rafael; Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Sabino (or Ferraresi); Cédric, Alisson, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, and Enzo Díaz; Oscar (or Juan Dinenno), and André Silva. Among the confirmed returns to the squad are Marcos Antônio, Ferreirinha, and Oscar, who have been sidelined since early June.
MATCH BETWEEN SÃO PAULO AND FLAMENGO
The match between São Paulo and Flamengo will be held at Maracanã Stadium at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, part of the 13th round of the Brasileirão. For the Rio de Janeiro club, the match represents a chance to maintain its lead in the standings. Broadcasts will be available on free-to-air channels and streaming platforms.
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Cruzeiro president opens up about Gabigol, ex-Flamengo: "He was a..."
Even without a guaranteed presence in the starting 11, Gabriel has been praised by the board for his commitment and commercial impact.
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Signed with star status, Gabigol is still seeking regular starting positions at Cruzeiro. Unlike what he became accustomed to during his years as a star player at Flamengo, the striker is currently in a transitional phase. Even though he's not a regular in the starting eleven, he's been touted as an important player in Leonardo Jardim's project.
Pedro Junio, vice president of the Minas Gerais club, emphasized in an interview with the program Donos da Bola that the number 9 did not disappoint. According to the director, the striker has fulfilled everything agreed upon at the time of his signing, both on the field and in marketing. " He delivers everything we agreed on, both in the sporting and commercial and marketing aspects . Gabriel was a package deal we signed, and he delivers," he noted.
BOARD DEFENDS GABIGOL'S PARTICIPATION
Since arriving at Toca da Raposa, Gabigol has started 11 matches, initially under Fernando Diniz and later under Leonardo Jardim. Following the 1-1 draw with São Paulo on April 13th, in the third round of the Brasileirão , the striker has lost his place in the starting lineup. Even so, management emphasizes that there is no dissatisfaction or bad blood behind the scenes.
" Cruzeiro's advantage is that everyone understands that Cruzeiro is the top priority. Regardless of who's playing or not," explained Pedro Junio, highlighting the positive internal atmosphere at the club and the players' maturity in accepting coaching decisions.
GABIGOL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CRUZEIRO
Despite recurring speculation that he's unhappy about not being a regular starter, Gabigol has publicly expressed his composure about this new phase. After the 2-0 victory over Vila Nova on May 1st in the Copa do Brasil , the striker addressed the issue directly.
" I'm very calm about it. I know the pressure there is , and there are a lot of people who say things without realizing it. I try to work hard, show my football skills on the field," he said. On that occasion, the striker also highlighted the welcome he received at the club and reinforced his desire to continue contributing.
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Flamengo vs São Paulo - where to watch, probable lineup and time of the Brasileirão game
With the Brasileirão leadership at stake and Maracanã expected to be full, Mengão hosts the São Paulo team this Saturday (12), at 4:30 pm, for the 13th round
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Flamengo returns to the national stage this Saturday (12), after a stint at the Club World Cup, with full focus on the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Filipe Luís leads the table with 24 points, despite having played one game less, maintaining the best attack and the tightest defense in the competition so far. The ball rolls at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã, with broadcast on TV Globo and Premiere.
Flamengo will be without midfielder Erick Pulgar, who suffered a fractured right foot, and Pedro, who was sidelined by Filipe Luís . This will also be the first match without Gerson, who recently left the club to Zenit in Russia.
SAO PAULO SEEKS REACTION
On the other side, São Paulo is undergoing a period of restructuring. After a 3-1 loss to Vasco and the departure of Luis Zubeldía , the club has decided to bring back Hernán Crespo as coach. The São Paulo team will have important reinforcements who recovered during the break: Lucas Moura, Oscar, Marcos Antônio, and Ferreirinha are available again.
PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS
The red-and-black fans promise to once again fill the stadium. As of last Thursday (10), more than 46 thousand tickets had already been sold. With the removal of free tickets, the expectation is that around 60 thousand fans will attend Maracanã to support Mengão in its search for three more points.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO WATCH: FLAMENGO X SÃO PAULO
📆 Date: July 12 (Saturday)
🕓 Time: 4:30 pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
📺 Broadcast: Globo and Premiere
👤 Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
👥 Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Bruno Raphael Pires (GO)
🎥 VAR: Braulio da Silva Machado (SC)
Probable lineups:
Flamengo : Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho and De la Cruz; Luiz Araújo and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Sovereign: Rafael; Sabino, Ferraresi and Alan Franco; Cédric Soares, Alisson, Marcos Antonio, Oscar and Enzo Díaz; Luciano and André Silva.
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