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Flamengo U20 goes to the field for the first time without Filipe Luis - Understand

The interim coach takes over until the club makes a decision

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O Flamengodebuts this Wednesday in the Copa do Brasil U20, facing Porto Vitória in a single match, in Gávea. The red-black team will be temporarily led by Raphael Bahia, who took on the role temporarily to lead the team in the competition. The confrontation is decisive and whoever emerges victorious will guarantee a place in the round of 16 of the tournament.


The Flamengoarrives for the duel looking for a good result to advance in the tournament, even facing an opponent who could surprise. The expectation is that the Rio team will be able to impose its style of play and thus qualify for the next phase, where it will face the winner of the duel between Vasco and Goiás.


Flamengo has a new commander


Raphael Bahia, interim coach of the team, he was chosen to lead the team in the absence of the official coach. The professional has already played in other youth categories and knows the players well, which could be a differentiator for Flamengoin the competition. The commander's experience with the kids at the red-black base can contribute to a solid performance in this initial phase.

Porto Vitória, in turn, he arrives motivated for the match against Flamengo. Although the club does not have the same history and tradition as the red and black, the team from Espírito Santo intends to face the team from Rio and seek classification. The visiting team knows that eliminating Flamengo would be a great achievement and, therefore, must enter the field with an aggressive and determined stance.


The Copa do Brasil U20 is known for revealing great talents and providing good competitions between the youth teams. For Flamengo, beating Porto Vitória is the first step towards consolidating their favoritism and showing that the team is capable of fighting for the title. The team's focus is to maintain regularity and remain firm in the competition.


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Flamengo could gain a curious ally to sign Esequiel Barco

Striker who is at Spartak Moscow, Russia, is of interest to Mengão and an important part of the athlete's life could influence his departure

Esequiel Barco's wife could have a positive influence on Flamengo in negotiations - Photo: Reproduction/Spartak Moscow
Esequiel Barco's wife could have a positive influence on Flamengo in negotiations - Photo: Reproduction/Spartak Moscow

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A target for Flamengo in this transfer window , striker Esequiel Barco is going through a delicate situation off the field. According to agent Timur Gurtskaya, the Spartak Moscow (RUS) player is facing family pressure to leave the country. The Argentine's wife has reportedly threatened to file for divorce if he stays in Russia for another season — and, according to reports, has also considered preventing him from seeing their son.


TRAJECTORY AND PROMINENCE IN RUSSIA


At 26, Barco has experience in different markets. Revealed by Independiente (ARG), where he was champion of the Copa Sudamericana against Flamengo , he passed through Atlanta United (USA) and River Plate (ARG) before transferring to Spartak in 2024.


Even amid a tense political scenario in the country, the Argentine had an outstanding performance in his first season in Russia: 36 matches, 14 goals and 9 assists . However, the context of instability has led several South American athletes to consider leaving Russian football — and Barco could be the next.

FLAMENGO SEES IT AS PLAN B


With an eye on strengthening the offensive sector, Flamengo is closely monitoring the situation of Esequiel Barco. However, the Argentine is considered an alternative to the club's main target : Jorge Carrascal, from Dynamo Moscow (RUS), who was close to becoming a reinforcement for Mais Querido.

Negotiations with Dynamo are currently at a standstill, which makes Barco's possible departure from Spartak a scenario that should be carefully explored by the red-black football department . The athlete should finally return to Russia after an extended vacation period due to negotiations with Mengão.


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Former player highlights Flamengo above Palmeiras in the dispute for the Brazilian Championship

The commentator highlighted that Mais Querido has a better squad than the São Paulo team and that Rubro-Negro can take the title of the competition.

The former player highlighted that Flamengo has a better squad than Palmeiras and can do better in the Brasileirão (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
The former player highlighted that Flamengo has a better squad than Palmeiras and can do better in the Brasileirão (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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Flamengo returns to the field next Saturday (12) , in a match against São Paulo, a game that marks the return of the Brazilian Championship after the break for the Club World Cup. Thus, Müller, former player and commentator, placed Flamengo above Palmeiras among the favorites to take the tournament trophy.





Müller talks about Flamengo: “For me, (Flamengo) has the best squad in South America."


He continued: "In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo is the leader, and the others have to run after it ", said former player Müller, during the Mesa Redonda program, on TV Gazeta.

“Palmeiras has no money? Revenue of R$1 billion? Spend R$100 million, R$200 million and sign top-level players: ‘the ball solves it’. Because, with these players there, you can forget about it”, he concluded.

FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS IN THE BRAZILIAN LEAGUE

It is worth noting that Flamengo and Palmeiras have dominated the Brazilian football scene in recent years. In six Brazilian Championship matches, the title went to one of the two teams. The Mais Querido lifted the trophy on two occasions: 2019 and 2020. The São Paulo team was champion in four other editions: 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, current leader of the 2025 Brasileirão, Flamengo is preparing to return to the field on Saturday (12). The Mais Querido faces São Paulo, at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 13th round of the points tournament.


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Journalist 'leaks' conversations with José Boto about dismissal at Flamengo - check it out

The Mais Querido manager had messages leaked again this Monday (7), where he also spoke about not hiring Michael Johnston

Flamengo's José Boto had messages leaked again this Monday (7) (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo's José Boto had messages leaked again this Monday (7) (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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José Boto finds himself without the support of Flamengo's board of directors and is considering resigning . In addition, another aggravating factor could make the director say goodbye to the club early. This is because new leaked conversations of the director appeared this Monday (7).


This is because the communicator Júlio Miguel Neto showed dialogues with the football director, on topics related to the possible dismissal and what caused the withdrawal of the signing of the striker Michael Johnston.


BOTO'S LEAKED CONVERSATIONS


Regarding his departure, after a crisis behind the scenes at Flamengo , Boto wrote: “I am reflective, I am thinking ”. Although his dismissal is not being considered internally, the director may ask to be dismissed from the club, as stated by Júlio Miguel Neto.

Regarding Michael Johnston , Boto said that the “ real reason is that we found a better option and there would be no vacancy for a foreigner ”. The name, however, is kept confidential. Remembering that of the public negotiations, Flamengo has talks with Jorge Carrascal and Esequiel Barco.


JOSE BOTO'S FUTURE

Thus, the Flamengo director is still reflecting on whether or not he will remain in office, meetings between Boto and the other directors about the continuation of the work will take place. In this way, president Bap will have his first mission to try to contain the unexpected crisis.


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