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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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The club is eager to formalize these reinforcements and integrate them into the squad
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The Flamengo is about to to announce the signing of two important reinforcements for the season: Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz and Ecuadorian striker Gonzalo Plata. The official announcement is expected to take place this week, with the club just waiting for the signing of contracts to be completed to seal the agreements.
Carlos Alcaraz, 21 years old, has stood out as one of the promises of Argentine football. The midfielder plays for Southampton, in England, where he performed well last season. Flamengo is interested in Alcaraz to reinforce the midfield, bringing more creativity and dynamism to the team.
FLAMENGO WILL PREPARE ANNOUNCEMENTNegotiations with Southampton began a few weeks ago and has been intensified in recent dates. Flamengo's initial proposal for Alcaraz involved a significant amount, reflecting the player's potential and the importance he will have in the red and black squad. After a few rounds of negotiations and adjustments, Flamengo managed to reach an agreement that is about to be formalized.
Gonzalo Plata, 23 years old, plays for Al Saad. The Ecuadorian striker has stood out in European football for his speed and one-on-one skill. With the need to reinforce the offensive sector, Flamengo sees Plata as a key player in improving the depth and quality of the attack and could be Mais Querido's new reinforcement.
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:
Argentine midfielder returns to the team after suspension and impresses in training at Ninho do Urubu
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Carlos Alcaraz, Argentine midfielder from Flamengo, was once again available to Tite after serving a suspension in the last game against Vasco, valid for the Brazilian Championship. Now, he is preparing for the decisive Libertadores clash against Peñarol (URU), where he should be one of the fundamental pieces of the red and black squad.
Since August 30th, when he started training at Ninho do Urubu, Alcaraz has been attracting attention for its performance. His first match for Mengão took place on September 1st, in a game against Corinthians, when the midfielder came on in the second half and had a performance that pleased both the coaching staff and the fans.
ADAPTATION PERIOD
After a period of 17 days of training, Alcaraz is fully adapted to the team's style of play. This time was essential for coach Tite to better understand the player's qualities and potential on the field, preparing him for future important challenges with Mais Querido.
MILLIONAIRE HIRING
Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Flamengoin a negotiation that involved 17.6 million euros (approximately R$108 million), with Flamengo acquiring 80% of its economic rights from Southampton, from England. The midfielder, who is just 21 years old, signed a five-year contract with the Rio club, valid until August 2029.
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