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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The club could lose more pieces throughout the season
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0The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently sent a letter to clubs with the list of pre-selected players for the next call-up of the Brazilian National Team. These athletes were included as possible choices by coach Dorival Jr. for the national team's next commitments in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, which will be held on September 6th and 10th.
Among the players of Brazilian Championship that appear in this pre-list, the names of clubs such as Botafogo, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense stand out. Botafogo, leader of the Brasileirão, has striker Luiz Henrique as one of the pre-selected teams. At Palmeiras, Estêvão, one of the promises of the Alviverde base, is also on the list. Flamengo, known for its star-studded squad, has four representatives: Fabrício Bruno, Ayrton Lucas, Gerson and Pedro. Fluminense, in turn, has André and Martinelli among the possible squad.
Flamengo, with four players on the pre-list, highlights the strength of the red and black squad. Fabrício Bruno, defender, has shown himself to be a solid presence in defense. Ayrton Lucas, left-back, combines speed with offensive skill, characteristics that are valued in Dorival's tactical scheme. Gerson, a midfielder, is known for his ability to control the game and contribute both defensively and offensively. Pedro, a striker, is an important option for the Seleção's attack, being one of Flamengo's top scorers and known for his ability to finish plays with precision.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite 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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0Flamengo 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:
Flamengo faces Corinthians in the next phase of the competition
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0This Wednesday (17), the CBF announced the day that will be the draw for the field hosts for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The event that will take place at the entity's headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro, will start at 2 pm, next Friday (20).
Still without the field command defined, the semi-final games of the Copa do Brasil are: Flamengo x Corinthians and Atlético-MG x Vasco. Remembering that the dates of the round-trip clashes are October 2nd and 17th.
It is worth remembering that Mais Querido defeated Bahia to qualify for the semi-finals, just as Corinthians got past Juventude. Vasco eliminated Athletico-PR and Atlético-MG beat São Paulo.
Before Flamengo worries about the semifinals of Copa do Brasil, Mais Querido will have another decision ahead. This is because, Rubro-Negro faces Peñarol this Thursday (19th) and on September 26th, in games valid for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores.
In this way, the red-black squad closes this Wednesday Monday (18) preparation for the clash against Peñarol. The game will be the first leg, at Maracanã, at 7pm, this Thursday (19). The match will be broadcast live throughout Brazil on ESPN.
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