The need for adjustments is evident
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The Flamengo, even being one of the favorites for the title, they face significant difficulties in aerial plays, both in defense and attack. In the defensive sector, the team has shown fragility when dealing with balls thrown into the area, which has resulted in a considerable number of goals conceded. This problem is recurrent and worries both the coaching staff and the fans, especially in decisive games where details like these can be decisive.
The expectation surrounding a team contending for the title is that it has a solid performance in all aspects of the game, including aerial balls, which are a fundamental part of matches. However, Flamengo, so far, has left something to be desired in this regard. The red and black defense has failed at crucial moments, allowing opponents to capitalize on these opportunities. This vulnerability is an obvious weak point that has been exploited by opponents.
In addition to the defensive difficulties, the Flamengo has also not stood out in the offensive aspect of aerial balls. Although it is a team that creates many scoring chances, its effectiveness in high-ball plays is worryingly low. Data shows that Flamengo occupies only 11th position among the teams that scored the most goals from crosses in the area. This is a performance below expectations for a team with the technical quality that the red and black squad has.
The inefficiency in aerial balls, both in defense and attack, raises questions about the team's preparation for these situations. The technical team needs to identify the causes of these failures and work to correct them. The lack of use of raised balls, added to the difficulty of defending them, limits Flamengo's potential to dominate games, especially against teams that use this strategy as one of their main weapons.
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.
Follow the match live here:
The coach has his new tormentor for the season
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O Flamengo, known for its powerful attack and star-studded squad, faces a worrying reality in the Brazilian Championship: defensive fragility. Among the top seven in the table, Rubro-Negro stands out negatively as the team that has conceded the most goals, with a total of 28 balls in the opponent's net so far. This statistic raises an alert and raises questions about the team's balance on the field.
Analyzing the team's direct competitors Flamengo, the defensive disparity becomes evident. Palmeiras, current leader of the championship, conceded 16 goals, almost half the number of Flamengo. Grêmio, who has shown consistency throughout the season, also has a more solid defense, with 18 goals conceded. Botafogo, another rival in the fight for the title, has an even more efficient defense, with only 14 goals conceded. These numbers show that, while Flamengo's attack is one of the most productive, the defense leaves something to be desired, compromising the team's overall performance. Several factors contribute to Flamengo. The constant change in the defense duo is one of them. Since the beginning of the season, the coach had to deal with injuries and suspensions, which made it impossible to form a consistent starting center back duo. Furthermore, the lack of interaction between players in the defensive sector, aggravated by turnover, has negatively impacted the team's performance. Another point worth highlighting is the exposure of the full-backs. In Flamengo's game model, full-backs are often used to support the attack, which sometimes leaves the defense unguarded. This strategy, despite being efficient in attack, has taken its toll on defensive recovery. Without adequate coverage, Flamengo has suffered from quick counterattacks from opponents, who exploit precisely this vulnerability.
FLAMENGO HAS A "HEADACHE|"
FLAMENGO HAS A "HEADACHE|"
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