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20 Ago 2024 | 11:22 |
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Flamengo is going through a period of uncertainty amid the challenges of the season, mainly due to a series of injuries that have affected the team's performance in national and international competitions. The absence of key players, combined with the exhaustive schedule of matches, has generated growing concern within the club, especially with the approach of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
One of the main concerns of the coaching staff is the midfielder Uruguayan Giorgian De Arrascaeta, who has been experiencing pain in his adductor. The player, considered one of the stars of the red and black squad, will undergo tests this Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury. If the diagnosis is unfavorable, Flamengo could lose another crucial piece at a decisive moment of the season.
OTHER PLAYERS ALSO FACE PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
Another important athlete, Luiz Araújo, was rested from the most recent match due to muscle fatigue. The striker, frequently used by coach Tite, carried out specific recovery work, as did midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz, who is also dealing with physical problems. Luiz Araújo even participated in a light activity on the field, which indicates a possible faster recovery.
After the 4-1 defeat, De La Cruz expressed his regret to coach Tite for not being able to play in the departure, recognizing your physical limitations. The atmosphere of frustration in the locker room was noticeable, but Tite preferred to adopt a leadership stance, being the only one to speak to the group. The coach emphasized the importance of rest and recovery for the athletes, with an eye on the crucial clash against Bolívar, in La Paz, in the Libertadores.
SKILLS CONFIRMED AND DOUBTS FOR THE NEXT GAME
For the game against Bolívar, Flamengoalready has some confirmed absences: Vina, Cebolinha, Pedro, Gabigol and Alan. The remaining players will undergo additional assessments to determine their playing conditions.
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The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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