Athlete management is a critical aspect in modern football
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0In the last confrontation against Fortaleza, Ayrton Lucas and Gerson, two pillars of Flamengo, showed clear signs of physical wear and tear. The match, marked by high intensity and continuous effort, left the athletes at the limit of their physical capabilities. The technical committee, led by Tite, noted the urgent need to give special attention to these players to avoid future problems.
Flamengo's technical team decided to use the scheduled days off and weekly activities to focus on the physical recovery of Ayrton Lucas and Gerson. This period is crucial not only for immediate recovery, but also to ensure that players are in top shape for the upcoming challenges. The objective is to minimize injury risks and maximize performance in upcoming matches.
FLMENGO HAS "INJURY PROTECTION"
The club's physiotherapy and nutrition departments are working together to develop a recovery plan /a> custom. Physiotherapy is essential to treat any micro-injuries that may have occurred during the game, while adequate nutrition helps with muscle regeneration and energy replenishment. These precautions are essential to ensure that athletes return to the field in their best shape.
In addition to activities b> focused on recovery, scheduled rest is a vital part of the process. Time off is used strategically to allow players to recover not only physically but also mentally. This rest is essential so that they can return to training with the energy necessary to face future challenges.
Nation should fill the stadium for another duel in the Libertadores
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0The Rubro-Negra Nation is guaranteeing its presence at Maracanã for the clash between Flamengo and Peñarol, next Thursday- fair (19), at 7pm, for the Libertadores quarter-finals. With three days left until the game, Mengão fans have already sold out tickets in two sectors, while four others are still available for purchase.
The North and South sectors, the most popular and where the organized fans are located , there are no more tickets available. However, the red and black teams can still purchase tickets for the Upper East, Lower East, Lower West and Maracanã Mais sectors.
Ticket prices for the duel vary between R$240 and R$1,500 (integer prices ), but it is important to remember that there are half-price options, as well as discounts of up to 50% for fan members, depending on the plan. Tickets can be purchased at official website.
Leste Superior – General Public: R$240 (half: R$120)
Lower East – General Public: R$300 (half: R$150)
Lower West – General Public: R$400 (half : R$200)
Maracanã Mais – General Audience: R$1,500 (half: R$787.50)
Flamengo has the biggest audience at Libertadores 2024< /p>Flamengo has already recorded the largest audience of the current edition of the Libertadores, with 65,381 present in the 2-0 victory to 0 over Bolívar, in the round of 16. On that occasion, Mengão broke the Brazilian football attendance record in 2024.
However, this number was surpassed recently, in the match against Bahia in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, when 65,662 fans filled the Maracanã to accompany the 1-0 victory. With strong ticket sales for Flamengo x Peñarol, everything indicates that Maracanã will be full again, boosting the pace team looking for another victory in the continental competition.
Mais Querido has been plagued by injuries in recent times
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0Several Uruguayan newspapers covered the tie between Flamengo and Vasco this Sunday (15). Among the main vehicles, “El País” and “Montevidéu Portal” highlighted that Luiz Araújo left the classic with a possible knee injury and could be absent for Rubro-Negro in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals against Peñarol, next Thursday (19).
Luiz Araújo played just 18 minutes in the classic. The attacker felt his knee after a challenge with a Vasco defender and even tried to continue on the field, but ended up being replaced by Arrascaeta. At half-time, Flamengo issued a statement informing that the player will be re-evaluated by the medical department at Ninho do Urubu. The squad will be presented again this Monday afternoon (16).
Uruguayan newspapers consider the possible absence of Luiz Araújo a big problem for Mengão. The athlete is a starter in Tite's team, with the most matches for Flamengo this season (50) and leader in assists (10).
The newspaper 'El País' classified the player as a key player for the team: “The injury to Luiz Araújo, one of the most important players in Mengão's squad, expands the list of injured players just a few days before the clash against Peñarol in the Copa Libertadores.”
The 'Montevideo Portal' followed the same line, highlighting the importance of the striker: “In addition to the result, another bad news for Peñarol's next rival in the Copa Libertadores it was the departure of Luiz Araújo. The fast right-winger, starter for Flamengo, felt pain in his right knee after a blow.”
Currently, Flamengo's medical department has five injured players: De La Cruz, Michael, Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro, with the trio formed by Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro only expected to return in 2025.
Expectations for De La Cruz in the game against PeñarolWhile awaiting Luiz Araújo's diagnosis, coach Tite revealed, after the draw against Vasco, that he hopes to count on De La Cruz for the duel against Peñarol . According to the coach, the Uruguayan's presence could improve the effectiveness of the team, which has shown good performance in recent matches.
“In training, when he (De la Cruz) was leaving, I asked 'is there enough for 20? minutes?'. He smiled, because he couldn't. The physical department definitely said they were not in a position to do so. Not even him feeling well. Especially because you have to talk to the athlete, because then there is the charge. Hopefully, and I hope that he can be there on Thursday to reproduce today's performance, with greater effectiveness”, said Tite in the post-game press conference between Flamengo x Vasco.
The club races against time
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0Ayrton Lucas, left-back of Flamengo, will be missing the team in the next round of the Brazilian Championship against Vasco da Gama. The player received his third yellow card in the last match and, consequently, is suspended for the classic. The absence of Ayrton Lucas represents a significant loss for coach Tite, who will have to look for alternatives for the team's left flank.
Ayrton Lucas has been a fundamental piece in Flamengo's tactical formation, both defensively and offensively . His speed and ability to support the attack are characteristics that make him one of the main players in the squad. With his suspension, Flamengo will need to rethink their strategy to face Vasco, who are also going through a decisive moment in the competition.
Ayrton Lucas' suspension could also force the Flamengo to change your playing style. The full-back is known for his ability to advance down the left flank, creating plays and serving attackers with precise crosses. Without him, the team loses this offensive strength, which can lead to a more cautious scheme, prioritizing defensive solidity to the detriment of aggressiveness in attack.
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