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Flamengo player seeks Brazilian citizenship and could be called up by Ancelotti
03 Out 2025 | 15:35
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (18), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , to face Botafogo in the 9th round of the Brazilian Championship . After the 2-0 victory over LDU, in the Libertadores , Rubro-Negro arrives confident, but will have to overcome important absences in the squad.
Despite the absences, coach Filipe Luís is expected to maintain the core of the team that beat the Ecuadorians in the middle of the week. The coaching staff's idea is to avoid drastic changes before the next match in the Copa do Brasil , prioritizing maximum strength against the rival from Rio.
With the absences of Gerson , Allan and Pulgar , Filipe Luís will have to send a changed midfield for the duel against Botafogo. The probable team has: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (or Danilo), Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, De la Cruz, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Michael and Bruno Henrique (or Pedro).
The midfield will be the most affected sector. Erick Pulgar and Allan are still recovering from muscle injuries in the back of their right thighs. Gerson is serving a suspension after being sent off in the last round of the Brasileirão, against Bahia.
In the attacking sector, Flamengo will be without Gonzalo Plata , who is treating bone edema in his right knee. Full-back Matías Viña remains out, still in the final stages of recovery from the injury he suffered at the end of last season.
With 17 points, Flamengo is in second place in the Brasileirão . To regain the top spot in the table, they need to win the derby and hope that Palmeiras, who face Red Bull Bragantino at the same time, stumble.
Corinthians idol, the goalkeeper was fundamental in Mengão's title in 2020 and shone again against Rubro-Negro in the Brasileirão
03 Out 2025 | 19:37 |
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One of Corinthians ' greatest idols, goalkeeper Cássio has a special chapter in Flamengo's recent history, even though he never wore the red-and-black jersey. In 2020, his performance in Corinthians' draw against Internacional was crucial in the Rio de Janeiro club's Brasileirão title victory.
In the final round of that championship, Flamengo and Internacional were neck and neck for the trophy. Flamengo lost to São Paulo at Morumbi Stadium and, to retain the trophy , depended on a slip-up from their Rio Grande do Sul rival. At Beira-Rio Stadium, Corinthians held on for a draw thanks to Cássio's saves, preventing the Colorado victory and confirming the title for Mengão.
The episode has remained etched in the memories of Flamengo fans. In a recent interaction, a Flamengo influencer reminded the goalkeeper of the feat. " You know you're a national idol, right?" he asked. In a relaxed tone, Cássio replied: "Yes, we won that title, didn't we? Two thousand and…?" The fan added: "2020 !"
Last Thursday (2), in a duel valid for the Brazilian Championship, Cássio was once again highlighted against Flamengo, now defending Cruzeiro . The goalkeeper made important saves at Maracanã , guaranteeing a goalless draw and frustrating the red-black team's search for three more points.
With no time to lament the result, Flamengo is already concentrating its efforts on the next match of the competition. This Sunday (5), the team led by Filipe Luís faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be valid for the 27th round and will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere channel.
Former player questions Filipe Luís' decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro and asks for more flexibility in command of the Mais Querido
03 Out 2025 | 19:20 |
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Filipe Luís's decision to leave Pedro on the bench against Cruzeiro generated repercussions after the goalless draw at Maracanã, last Thursday (2). Former goalkeeper Fernando Prass, currently a commentator, questioned the Flamengo coach's decision and highlighted the need for greater adaptation to the game circumstances.
In the Brazilian Championship match, the Red-Blacks opted for Gonzalo Plata as their attacking reference . Despite giving the team more mobility, the absence of a center forward was felt by the fans, who saw the team lose its finishing ability. Pedro ended up coming on only in the final minutes, which generated criticism and questions about the coach's strategy.
For Prass, the initial choice made sense given Cruzeiro's attacking approach , which was pushing the defense. However, he emphasized that the coach needs to be more flexible as the match unfolds.
"And Filipe Luís 's point was: he read Cruzeiro's high line, which could attack with Plata, which makes sense. But I think the game starts to show you things, and you can't have a fixed, rigid idea. Pedro didn't play against Corinthians; I thought it was a fitness issue, and he came on in the 35th minute [of the second half] against Cruzeiro," analyzed the former goalkeeper.
According to Prass, the red-black coach will have to adopt a more "flexible" approach to leading the team, mainly because Pedro's substitutes have not been showing outstanding numbers in goals.
" I think that, at certain times, Filipe will have to start being a little more flexible. Because if the others were solving the problem, scoring 20 goals like Pedro does, that's not what we're seeing," he added.
Tricolor fans promise to fill Arena Fonte Nova against Mengão in the decisive game of the 2025 Brasileirão, with more than 45 thousand tickets sold
03 Out 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field away from home next Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, to face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . The clash promises a full house: so far, more than 45 thousand tickets have already been sold , confirming the expectation of a large audience in Salvador.
Ticket sales began on a staggered basis last Sunday (28), with priority check-in for members of the Tô na Fonte category. Even after the general opening, members can still guarantee a place in the stadium . Prices range from R$33 to R$280, with half-price tickets available and free admission for children up to 11 years old.
On the field, the match carries strategic weight for both teams. Bahia, defeated by Botafogo in the last round, is looking to close in on the top four and continues to monitor the results of direct competitors like Botafogo and Mirassol. On the other side, Flamengo is looking to extend its lead at the top of Série A and maintain its strong run of results this season.
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