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14 Out 2024 | 17:17 |
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Flamengo is preparing for one of the most important commitments of the season: the classic against Fluminense, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Thursday -Friday, at Maracanã. With a number of players called up for their national teams, the red-and-black club is awaiting the return of six of the seven athletes called up, in planning that involves careful logistics and, in some cases, chartered flights to ensure that the players are available for the activity. Wednesday, the last before the clash. The only confirmed absence from training the day before will be Chilean Erick Pulgar, who will not be able to return in time.
FLAMENGO CAN HAVE PLAYERS OUT
In the case of Gerson and Fabrício Bruno, who were at the service of the Brazilian team in Brasília, the return will be on commercial flights. As they are relatively close to Rio de Janeiro, both have a shorter commute and the expectation is that they will perform at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday afternoon. The Brazilian team will also face Peru on Tuesday night, and depending on the status of the athletes on the field, the technical committee will Flamengo will define the intensity of their training to avoid excessive wear and tear before such a decisive game. p>
PLAYERS ARRIVE "EXHAUSTED"
Chilean Erick Pulgar will be the only one not to participate in Wednesday's training session. Even though his return is scheduled for the afternoon, the midfielder will not arrive in time to participate in the activity. AStill, it is expected that Pulgar will be available for the clash against Fluminense, if he is in good physical condition after commitments with his national team. Flamengo's technical team is aware that the long Travel and games for national teams can impact the physical performance of athletes, and, therefore, there will be a thorough assessment to determine the level of participation of each player in training and, consequently, in Thursday's match.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Flamengo's logistics are not just restricted to the return of those called up, but also to the physical and tactical preparation of the team as a all. The club knows that the classic against Fluminense is vital for its aspirations in the Campeonato Brasileiro, but it also needs to manage the squad for the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, against Corinthians, on Sunday. With a tight schedule and important decisions approaching, coach Filipe Luís must evaluate the players' wear and tear and the possibility of preserving some names to avoid injuries, especially with the decisive sequence of games.
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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