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Coach Tite, from Flamengo, confirmed that Gabigol, one of the club's recent idols, now occupies third place in the team's attack. The decision sparked discussions among fans and experts, but, according to the coach, the choice was based on technical criteria and recent performance. During a press conference, Tite was asked about the change in the attack hierarchy and explained the reasons that led him to prefer other players in front of Gabigol. “Training, games, specifically.

Carlinhos decisive against Bolívar. Carlinhos decisive against Atlético Mineiro, with a goal. Decisive against Vitória. That's why the option was made", said the coach, highlighting Carlinhos' recent performances as a key factor in his decision.

This change in command of the attack reflects Tite's management style, which values ​​performance and meritocracy. Since arriving at Flamengo, the coach has adopted a discourse that no one has a guaranteed place in the team, regardless of name or history. This can be clearly seen in this decision, in which a player like Gabigol, who was once crucial. in Flamengo's recent titles, he loses space to a colleague who is going through a good phase.

FLAMENGO HAS ITS OWN

Carlinhos, the new holder of the position, has shown himself to be decisive in important matches , as Tite highlighted. Against Bolívar, Atlético Mineiro and Vitória, he played a fundamental role in the success of Flamengo, whether with goals or participation in important plays. These factors were enough to guarantee the coach's preference in placing him as the main option in attack.

Gabigol's situation, on the other hand, seems to reflect a phase of adaptation to the new command. Although he is a renowned player and beloved by the fans, his current phase has not been as brilliant as that of other periods of his career. In training and games, according to Tite, Gabigol has not been able to stand out to the point of regaining his starting position.

Defender Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, became the target of numerous criticisms on social media after his performance in the classic against Vasco. The player was directly responsible for the opponent's equalizing goal, which generated a flood of negative comments from fans, especially on digital platforms.

The move that resulted in Vasco's goal happened at a crucial moment in the match , which intensified the red-black revolt. Many Flamengo fans took to the internet to express their frustration with the defender's failure, pointing to the defensive failure as determining the final result. In the game, which is already naturally surrounded by tension as it is a classic between two of Rio's biggest football rivals, the responsibility of maintaining a solid defense is even greater.

However, Léo Pereira made a mistake that ended up being fatal for the Flamengo. The defender was unable to clear the ball in an aerial play, allowing Vasco to reach a draw. The failure occurred 30 minutes into the second half, at a time when Flamengo seemed to control the match, despite pressure from the opponent. However, the defender's positioning error allowed Vasco's attacker to take advantage of the opportunity, scoring a goal that changed the course of the game.

As soon as the game ended, social networks became a space for rant to Flamengo fans. Various profiles, from sports influencers to ordinary fans, spared no criticism of Léo Pereira's performance. Comments such as "unacceptable" and "another decisive failure" dominated mentions of the player.

On Bluesky, the hashtag with the player's name became one of the most talked about topics, and in fan groups on WhatsApp and Facebook, the conversation revolved around the need for reinforcements in Flamengo's defense. Many stated that the team, with the ambitions it has in competitions such as the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores, cannot afford to make such simple defensive mistakes.

Flamengo's number 14, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, is on the rise in the Brazilian Championship. The second highest foreign scorer in the history of the competition, the Uruguayan has directly participated in all of Flamengo's goals since the return of the Copa América. In the last three games, he was involved in six goals, being crucial in the matches against Criciúma at Mané Garrincha, Vitória at Barradão and Atlético-GO at Maracanã.

As soon as he returned to Flamengo, Arrascaeta found a team that, despite absences due to FIFA Data, he managed to maintain a satisfactory performance. However, the team came from two negative results at home: a draw against Cuiabá and a defeat against Fortaleza. The Uruguayan's return to the team was, therefore, a relief and an injection of encouragement for the team and the fans.

FLAMENGO WILL GO TOOTH AND NAIL TO THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 

In Brasília, in match against Criciúma, Arrascaetawas instrumental in the 2-1 comeback. Pedro equalized and made the pass that resulted in the penalty conceded by Cebolinha. Arrascaeta himself conceded another penalty, which was missed by Pedro, but his influence on the game was undeniable.

The Uruguayan's performance didn't stop there. Against Vitória at Barradão, once again, Arrascaeta was decisive, directly participating in the goals that guaranteed Flamengo. His vision of the game, passing accuracy and skill on the field made all the difference, showing why he is one of the team's main players.