Tite's Flamengo has an explicit "miss" of Pedro in the final stretch of the competitions

Edmundo, one of the great center forwards in the history of Brazilian football and Vasco's idol, had a discreet spell at Flamengo, despite the high expectations surrounding his arrival at the club. On his YouTube channel, the former player recalled how he went to Flamengo after a successful career at Palmeiras, which came to an end due to high costs, at which point Flamengo made an attractive proposal.

“No Palmeiras I was paid by the investor, Parmalat. But, I started to get expensive. In 1995, the year I went to Flamengo, it was the worst year for Palmeiras/Parmalat in Brazil in terms of investments and achievements. Flamengo appeared in the form of Kleber Leite, he told me a story and I ended up going”, revealed Edmundo.

About his brief stay at Flamengo, Edmundo stated that he regrets it, although he has no resentment against the club. He highlighted that the experience was not successful due to problems in the "project" in which he was involved.

“It was the worst decision I made in my life. Nothing against the club, Flamengo, but, yes, with the people. They weren't nice to me. It wasn't against my will, it was a matter of moment, occasion. p>Edmundo apologizes to Vasco fans for playing for Flamengo

Considered one of Vasco's greatest idols, Edmundo left Flamengo amid a troubled spell and soon transferred to the Rio rival In his video, the former player also mentioned that some people within Flamengo were "mean" to him, taking advantage of the moment to apologize to the Vasco fans for his brief stay at the red-black club.

“I have nothing against the Institution, it didn't do anything to me, but people were very bad to me. Then I went to Vasco, I created my relationship with Vasco. It's part of life and you have to continue. If Vasco fans are bothered, I apologize”, said the 'animal'.

During the period he was at Flamengo, Edmundo played 23 games and scored nine goals, remaining at the club for just four months .

In the last match of Flamengo, Argentine Alcaraz had his first opportunity as a starter. He played for 86 minutes, which represents a significant step in his adaptation to the club and the Brazilian style of play. Alcaraz's presence on the field generated expectations and questions among fans and analysts, who closely watched his performance.

Since his arrival, Alcaraz had been used in the final minutes, which made it difficult to make a deeper assessment of his abilities. skills. However, in this match, he managed to show a little more of what he can offer the team. The importance of having a player who stands out in midfield is essential, especially in a team that aims to win important titles.

During the 86 minutes he was on the field, Alcaraz demonstrated a good reading of the game, something that is expected from a midfielder of his category. His ability to move was remarkable; he sought to position himself between the opposing lines, trying to create spaces and opportunities for the attackers. This is crucial in a system that depends on constant movement and quick exchange of passes.

Another positive point was his passing accuracy. Alcaraz He did not hesitate to risk long throws, showing that he is willing to take on responsibilities. This characteristic is fundamental, as Flamengo needs players who can break the opponent's defense line with accurate passes.

However, it is important to highlight that, despite the good plays, Alcaraz still seems to be in the adaptation phase . At times, his connection with his teammates was not ideal, which resulted in poor passes and plays that did not flow as expected. This lack of rapport is natural in players who arrive from different leagues, but with time and training, this tends to improve.

The Flamengofaced one of the most delicate moments of its season after the 3-2 defeat to Grêmio, in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Last Sunday (22), the Rio team opted for a team made up mostly of young people from the base, saving 13 main players who stayed in Rio de Janeiro. This choice was aimed at preparing for the decisive Libertadores game against Peñarol, which will take place this Thursday (26). However, the strategy was not well received by the press and generated criticism, highlighting the analysis by journalist Pedro Ivo.

The decision to spare important players against Grêmio was widely debated, mainly due to the direct impact that this defeat could have on the rest of the season. Pedro Ivo, during his appearance on ESPN's Linha de Passe program, stated that Flamengo, by making this decision and announcing it publicly on Friday (20), had already committed itself negatively to the result.

A BITTER DEFEAT IN THE SEASON

According to the journalist, the fact of announcing that 13 players would not travel to Porto Alegre set the tone of an "institutional defeat" before even if the ball rolls. Flamengo, by giving up a significant part of its main squad to focus on the Libertadores, would have assumed the risk of suffering from the defeat in the Brasileirão, which in fact occurred.

This stance, according to Pedro Ivo, it's uncommon in Flamengo, which traditionally does not announce in advance who will be left out of matches. The early announcement generated a feeling that the defeat on Sunday was, in a way, already expected, devaluing the confrontation and bringing consequences that could affect the atmosphere at the club for the remainder of the season.