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Flamengo monitors reinforcements for the Super World Cup and seeks replacement for Arrascaeta

Rubro-Negra's board evaluates the market in search of a playmaker after the Uruguayan's injury and the sale of Alcaraz with a focus on the World Cup

Flamengo is looking for a playmaker to fill Arrascaeta's absence and reinforce the squad for the Super World Cup in June - photo: reproduction
Flamengo is looking for a playmaker to fill Arrascaeta's absence and reinforce the squad for the Super World Cup in June - photo: reproduction

25 Mar 2025 | 14:34 |

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Flamengo's board of directors is already looking at the transfer market to strengthen the squad for the Super World Cup, which will take place in June. The need for new signings has become even stronger after the injury of Giorgian De Arrascaeta, a key player in the team.


The Uruguayan midfielder suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his right thigh while playing for his country and was cut from the national team. As a result, the club's board is evaluating options to fill his absence and ensure a competitive squad for the final stretch of the season.


ARRASCAETA INJURED IN MATCH FOR URUGUAY NATIONAL TEAM AND RAISES A WARNING AT FLAMENGO


Last Friday (21), during the warm-up for the match against Argentina, Arrascaeta requested a massage and received medical attention. During the game, he felt pain again and needed to be treated again. In the final minutes, he asked to be substituted.

After detailed examinations, the injury was confirmed this Monday (24), resulting in the player being cut from the Uruguayan national team. With that, Flamengo will need to evaluate his recovery and, at the same time, speed up the search for a replacement for the playmaker role.


BOARD PLANS TO SIGN A GAMEPLAY MIDFIELDER FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR

With the Super World Cup approaching, the club has already decided that it wants a player to play in the same position as Arrascaeta . According to information from journalist Julio Miguel Neto, the transfer window between June 2 and 10 will be used to find a reinforcement that can maintain the quality of the offensive sector.

In addition to the need for reinforcements for the midfield, the club also received a significant amount with the sale of Carlos Alcaraz to Everton, in England. According to information from journalist German Grova, Flamengo will receive approximately R$112 million from the transaction. The amount can be used to strengthen the squad and help the club with its movements in the transfer market.


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Sesc Flamengo begins preparations for the 2025/26 season

The women's team receives reinforcements from athletes who competed in the World Cup in Thailand and begins a training phase before the Brazilian Cup, Carioca Championship and Super League.

Sesc RJ Flamengo welcomes World Cup medalists and prepares for the Taça Brasil, Carioca and Superliga - photo: reproduction
Sesc RJ Flamengo welcomes World Cup medalists and prepares for the Taça Brasil, Carioca and Superliga - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 17:34 |

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Sesc Flamengo already has a full squad ready to begin its preparations for the season's main competitions. Last Monday (15), the club welcomed names eagerly awaited by the fans: winger Helena , opposite Tainara, middle blocker Lorena and libero Laís, bronze medalists at the World Championships in Thailand, as well as Serbian middle blocker Maša Kirov, who also played in the Asian tournament and is one of the group's new additions.


While coach Bernardinho leads the Brazilian men's national team at the World Cup in the Philippines, the Rio de Janeiro team is under the command of assistant Helio Griner. He is leading the training sessions in preparation for the new squad's first challenges . This Friday (19), at 5 pm, the team faces Batavo Mackenzie in a closed-door training match at the Army Physical Education School (EsEFEx), in Urca.


COMPETITION SCHEDULE


Next week, Sesc Flamengo officially debuts its season with the Taça Brasil, which will take place from September 23rd to 25th in Londrina, Paraná. The tournament will also feature the home team, Sancor Maringá, and Gerdau Minas, at the Moringão gymnasium.

The Campeonato Carioca begins on October 1st, while the Superliga begins on the 20th . Assistant Helio Griner highlighted the importance of the athletes' adaptation period: "We've been training for a few months, but this year we had many players called up to national teams, in different categories. Four of the adults and Maša arrived from the World Cup and will gradually adapt," he said before adding.


"It's an exciting time. The team has been revamped, and I believe we're capable of competing for major titles. Now, we have to respect each other's limits to finish this week strong and have a good tournament next week," he said.


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Flamengo Youth Fans Receive New Punishment and Are Banned from Attending Stadiums for Two Years

Judge Renato Guarino Martins' decision complied with the request of the Rio de Janeiro Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-RJ) after a BEPE report pointed to multiple episodes of vandalism by the Rio de Janeiro team's organized supporters.

Young Fla fans banned from attending stadiums for two years after court ruling motivated by new acts of violence - photo: reproduction
Young Fla fans banned from attending stadiums for two years after court ruling motivated by new acts of violence - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 17:14 |

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The Rio de Janeiro Court ruled on Tuesday (16) that the organized fan group Jovem Fla is banned from attending stadiums for a period of two years. The decision was made by Judge Renato Guarino Martins, responding to an injunction requested by the Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro (MP-RJ) after new episodes of violence were recorded in early September.


The Specialized Stadium Policing Battalion (BEPE) released a report describing several incidents involving members of Jovem Fla . Among the incidents were reports of fans jumping train turnstiles , damaging a train station, and walking on the tracks, delaying the train's journey.


The Military Police also reported that members of the organized group were caught surfing on buses in the Cidade de Deus and Niterói regions. Fights were also reported on Avenida Brasil, near São Cristóvão, heading towards Maracanã Stadium.


EPISODES OF VANDALISM AND AGGRESSION

According to the lawsuit, one of the members urinated on a police armored vehicle and posted on social media that he "wanted to cause trouble." A merchant also reported the theft of two cases of beer and two cases of soda from the stadium's North Sector.


BEPE also reported the assault suffered by Vasco fans in a bar on Rua Alfredo Valadão , in Copacabana. The court also sent a letter to the Public Prosecutor's Office with information about new episodes of violence involving other organized fan groups, such as Fúria, Força Jovem do Vasco and Jovem do Botafogo .


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Flamengo could have a significant absence in the game against Estudiantes

Mengão faces the Argentine team with important absences that could impact the team's lineup and strategy at Maracanã this Thursday (18)

Flamengo will have important absences against Estudiantes: Jorginho, Alex Sandro and Pulgar will not play at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Flamengo will have important absences against Estudiantes: Jorginho, Alex Sandro and Pulgar will not play at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 15:49 |

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Flamengo will have significant absences in this Thursday's (17) clash, at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . Among the big names that will be left out are midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro and midfielder Pulgar.


Jorginho will miss the match against Argentina due to muscle swelling in his left thigh . Alex Sandro continues to recover from a left calf injury, while Pulgar is in the final stages of treatment after surgery on his right foot and will still require at least two weeks of physical therapy before returning to the squad.


IMPACT OF EMBARRASSMENTS


With these absences, the coach will have to assemble a team with alternatives for midfield and left back. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

The absences could influence Flamengo 's game strategy, as they seek to advance to the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The return leg will be next week in La Plata, Argentina, against Estudiantes.


POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENTS

Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela are the main names expected to return to the team after being absent last Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the Brazilian Championship. Both trained normally with the team this Tuesday (16).



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