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Mengão faces the suburban team seeking to maintain invincibility and defensive solidity
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Flamengo is preparing with a focus on the next match of the season, in which they face Madureira on Saturday (02), in the 11th round of the Campeonato Carioca. Even though they have already qualified for the semi-finals and are virtual champions of the Guanabara Cup, Rubro-Negro enters the field with two 'missions': to maintain their invincibility and defensive solidity.
Since the beginning of the season, Flamengo lives sequence of invincibility. Without defeats in 2024, Rubro-Negro played ten games in the Campeonato Carioca, of which they won seven and drew three. In other words, he has an 80% success rate in official matches. Furthermore, Mais Querido participated in two friendly duels, in which they were also unbeaten.
ONLY ONE GOAL CONCERNEDIn addition to their unbeaten record, Flamengo also enters the field defending defensive solidity at the start of season. This is because the Rubro-Negra team has only conceded one goal in the Carioca Championship. At the time, those who were playing in the match were the Garotos do Ninho, as the main team, led by Tite, was doing pre-season in the United States. In other words, the professional team has not yet conceded a single goal in official matches.
NEXT COMMITMENTWith 'one hand' in the Guanabara Cup, as it is the leader with three points difference to second-placed Fluminense and 11 in goal difference, Flamengo is preparing with a focus on the next match of the season. This is because Rubro-Negro takes the field against Madureira, in the 11th round of the Campeonato Carioca, at 4pm (Brasília time) on Saturday (02), at Maracanã.
Football vice Marcos Braz confirms that he will talk to Mengão coach
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With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.
The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.
"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.
Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.
"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.
The council finds its hands tied in negotiations
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Pedro's injury was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the impact on performance on the field, but also because of what it means behind the scenes. With a deep and talented cast, Flamengo tends to maintain its competitive level even with absences, thanks to a full bench. However, Pedro's departure raises the question of how the club will fill this gap.
Rumors about possible international reinforcements began to circulate quickly, with names like Memphis Depay, Martial and Mariano Díaz gaining prominence in the press. However, Flamengo's board is taking a cautious approach. According to information from UOL, two main factors are guiding the club's strategy: the performance of the players already available and the budget situation.
Firstly, Flamengo is evaluating the ability of its current players to cover Pedro's absence. Among the possible replacements, Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos are mentioned as viable options. These players have a history of good performance and familiarity with the style of play Flamengo, which could facilitate adaptation and minimize the impact of Pedro's injury.
In addition, the club's financial situation is a crucial point in the decision. With more than R$329 million invested in recent signings, Flamengo has already committed a significant part of its budget. This amount is just a little below the R$360.9 million spent in 2019, when President Rodolfo Landim made large investments. The high financial burden of previous signings implies a more restrictive management of available resources.
Flamengo's board also faces difficulties in relation to the sale of players, which further impacts the budget. Negotiations for transfers of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno did not progress as expected, resulting in a lower than desired performance in player sales. This limits the club's ability to invest in new reinforcements, especially in a competitive market.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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