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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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Igor Jesus emerges as a promising alternative
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Flamengo is looking for a solution for the departure of Thiago Maia, and his bet falls on the young Igor Jesus. With the transfer window approaching in April, the Rio club is considering seeking reinforcement in the domestic market, prioritizing players who stood out in state competitions for Brazil. However, the intention is not simply to reinforce the squad, but rather to find a suitable replacement for the position.
The Rubro-Negro board emphasizes that it intends to carefully analyze the available options, aware that there are a promising alternative at home: young striker Igor Jesus. The player, who already has the confidence of the coaching staff and the board, could be the solution to fill the gap left by Thiago Maia's departure.
Thiago Maia recently left Flamengo after the end of his loan contract. The midfielder, who belongs to Lille, in France, did not have his contract renewed with the Rio club, leaving room for the search for a replacement. His departure leaves a gap in the team's midfield, which makes the search for a new player a priority for the technical team.
Igor Jesus, just 21 years old, is seen as a promise within the team. club. His technical quality combined with his youth aroused the interest of the technical committee, who see in him the necessary potential to fill the place left by Thiago Maia. Furthermore, his presence in the squad already offers an immediate alternative, avoiding a hasty search for reinforcements on the market.
Flamengo's bet on Igor Jesus reflects not only confidence in the player's ability, but also a strategy of valuing the talents of the club's base. Investing in promising young people is part of Rubro-Negro's philosophy, which seeks not only immediate success, but also the construction of a solid long-term project.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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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."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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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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Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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