This sequence of games exposes the need for immediate adjustments
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In the last six games of the Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship, the instability in defense in aerial plays has been evident. Of the six clashes, the team only managed to escape goals from aerial balls in a single match, in the 2-0 victory against Atlético-GO. In the other games, Flamengo conceded goals in this type of play, showing a worrying vulnerability. The sequence of matches analyzed includes clashes against Fortaleza, Criciúma, Vitória, São Paulo and Palmeiras.
This data reinforces the need for tactical and defensive adjustments on the part of the team, which, despite having a quality squad, has demonstrated difficulties in dealing with crosses and set pieces, areas in which the team needs to evolve to ensure greater defensive solidity. This performance demonstrates that the team is allowing an average of almost one goal per game from aerial balls, which is a clear indication of a defensive problem to be resolved. For a team that aims for titles, it is crucial to correct this flaw, whether through specific training or adjustments in tactical formation during games.
The analysis of the matches also suggests that the vulnerability of Flamengo in aerial balls can be associated with several factors. One of them is the lack of synchronization between the defenders and the goalkeeper when attacking the ball in crosses. Furthermore, the team has shown difficulty in marking taller opponents or in dead ball situations, such as corners and lateral free kicks.
Another point that deserves attention is the defensive positioning when the ball is crossed in the area. On several occasions, Flamengo players were caught off guard, allowing opponents to get ahead or have the freedom to head in unchallenged. This can be attributed both to individual errors and to a failure in the defensive system as a whole.
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.
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