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The club has new roles and players return
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Coach Tite included a penalty training session in the team's schedule Flamengo this Monday, preparing the team for the clash against Bahia. All players participated in the activity, a clear sign that the coach seeks to keep the squad prepared for all possible situations on the field. The decision to include this type of training reinforces Tite's focus on working on all the nuances of the game, ensuring that the players are ready both in regular time and in possible penalty shootouts.
One of the highlights of the training it was the participation of Rossi, who, despite not having yet taken on the starting role in goal, continues to actively participate in training alongside the rest of the squad. The expectation is that, for the game against Bahia, Matheus Cunha will continue as the starting goalkeeper, with Rossi appearing on the bench. This decision reflects Tite's planning, who has been seeking to maintain defensive stability and preserve confidence in Cunha, who has been an important player for the team in recent games.
This special penalty preparation indicates Tite's attention to detail. The coach knows that a match can be decided by a penalty kick, and therefore it is essential that all players are ready for this type of situation. In recent years, Flamengo has faced important decisions in penalty shootouts, which may justify the attention given to this aspect of the game. Tite, known for his meticulousness, wants to avoid surprises and ensure that the squad is 100% prepared, regardless of who is on the field.
In addition to the technical aspect, psychological preparation for penalties is also relevant. The training was an opportunity to test the players' coolness and concentration in moments of pressure, something essential in a decisive match. Tite has already experienced several situations of great tension in your career and understands that mental preparation can be as crucial as technique in situations like this.
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.
Follow the match live here:
The star has accumulated an impressive 89 assists in 280 matches
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One of Flamengo's main figures, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, reached an important personal milestone in the classic. With the decisive pass for Gerson's goal, the midfielder reached 50 assists in Brazilian Championships wearing the Sacred Mantle. When considering all competitions, Arrascaeta has accumulated an impressive 89 assists in 280 matches for Mengão, consolidating his position as one of the greatest playmakers in the club's recent history.
The draw in the classic, although frustrating, comes with good news for Flamengo. Key players are returning from injury or post-FIFA Date recovery, which raises fans' hopes for the remainder of the season. With the brand of Arrascaeta and the return of important athletes, such as De La Cruz and Alcaraz, who will be available against Peñarol.
This Thursday (19), at 7pm, the More Querido will face Peñarol at Maracanã, in the first game of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The return match is scheduled for September 26th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo. The clash marks another chapter in a historic rivalry between the two teams in the continental tournament.
In previous clashes between Flamengo and Peñarol, the Uruguayan team has an advantage. In total, the two teams faced each other six times, with four victories for Peñarol, one draw and only one victory for Mengão. The last meeting took place in the group stage of the 2019 Libertadores, when Rubro-Negro was defeated 1-0 at Maracanã and drew goalless in the second game, in Montevideo.
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