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Tite will have changes compared to the team that beat Nova Iguaçu 3-0
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The clash between Millonarios and Flamengo marks the start of the group stage of Libertadores 2024, this Tuesday, 2 Of april. The clash between the teams from Group E will take place at 7pm (Brasília time), at the El Campín Stadium, in Bogotá. Everything indicates that coach Tite will choose his main formation for their debut in the South American tournament.
O Flamengo starts the season in excellent form, without suffering defeats and having conceded just 1 goal in 13 matches. Furthermore, Tite's team has already secured a 3-0 victory in the first game of the Campeonato Carioca, practically winning the regional title.
Flamengo will enter the field with: Rossi, Varela, David Luiz, Fabrício Bruno, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Igor Jesus, Arrascaeta, Everton, Bruno Henrique and Pedro. Coach: Tite
The Millonarios team won their place in the Libertadores 2024 for being the current champion of the Torneo Apertura in Colombia in 2023. In 2024, The team led by coach Alberto Gamero won the Colombian Super Cup against Junior Barranquilla, but only occupies eighth place in the national league, with 19 points, ten behind leader Tolima.
The match between Millonarios x Flamengo for the first round of the Libertadores 2024 group stage will be broadcast live throughout Brazil on the closed channel ESPN, and via streaming on Star+.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
The teams face each other at 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
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Flamengo takes the field this Thursday night against Bolívar and Altitude for the Libertadores. Therefore, Tite chose the team that has the mission of bringing a place in the quarter-finals of the continental tournament to Rio de Janeiro.
Rossi, Varela , Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Léo Ortiz and De la Cruz and Gerson; Luiz Araújo and Carlinhos.
Luiz Araújo and De la Cruz, absent against Botafogo, return and will start. Related to the trip, Bruno Henrique starts the match on the bench.
Flamengo has six medical absences: Everton Cebolinha (rupture of the Achilles tendon in his left ankle), Viña (rupture of the cruciate ligament in his knee right and fracture of the tibia), Pedro (injury to the posterior muscle of the left thigh), Gabigol (injury to the posterior muscle of the right thigh), Arrascaeta (injury to the adductor of the left thigh) and Wesley (injury to the anterior muscle of the right thigh).
After winning the first game 2-0, Flamengo could even lose by a goal difference. If defeated with a negative balance of two, the place will be decided on penalties.
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