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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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Thus, the club is preparing for a round of negotiations that aims not only to renew contracts
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O Flamengo faces a delicate moment in relation to the contracts of some of its main players, with salary issues and surveys from abroad putting pressure on the board to act quickly to keep the squad competitive. Specifically, the situations of Gerson and Pedro draw attention due to the salary gap which, according to the understanding of the parties involved, does not correspond to the current value of these athletes on the market.
Gerson, who returned to Flamengo after a successful spell -succeeded in European football, he has a contract that runs until the end of 2027. However, despite being a fundamental part of the team, his salary is considered low when compared to what he received in Europe. This discrepancy is even more worrying due to the growing interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, which have made frequent inquiries about the player. The situation creates uncertainty about Gerson's permanence at the club, as financial proposals from abroad may become increasingly attractive.
Pedro, in turn, lives a similar situation. The striker, who is one of the main names in the red and black squad, also has a contract valid until the end of 2027, but his salary is below what would be expected for a player of his importance. For comparison purposes, he receives significantly less than Gabigol, another Flamengo standout, and even less than Michael, a player who played for the club and now plays in Arab football. Recently, Flamengo turned down a proposal of 25 million euros (around R$153 million) from Nottingham Forest, from England, which shows how much the player is valued on the international market. Despite the refusal, Pedro's salary gap in relation to the other stars in the squad is a point of attention that the board needs to resolve to avoid losing the athlete to other markets.
In this scenario, Flamengo has already works with the idea of adjusting the salaries of Gerson, Pedro and also Gabigol, seeking an equalization that reflects the current market reality and the value of the athletes to the club. The board understands that keeping these players financially satisfied is crucial for the continuity of the sporting project, especially considering the external pressure from clubs that have the financial power to attract players with tempting offers.
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:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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