FLAMENGO TRAINS WITH IMPORTANT RETURNS WITH AN EYE ON LIBERTADORES

With no time for regrets, Corinthians reappeared last Monday after the 3-1 defeat to São Paulo and began preparing for the decisive game against Flamengo. This Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, the teams will play the first duel of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil.< /p>

Worn out by the classic and the trip back from Brasília, Timão's starters did not go to the field and only did regenerative work inside CT Joaquim Grava. Thus, coach Ramón Díaz will only have one training session, precisely this Tuesday, to draft the team that will face Flamengo.

Corinthians have certain absences for this game, such as strikers Memphis Depay (who was not registered in time) and Talles Magno (injured). This Tuesday, São Paulo's Alvinegro finalizes its preparation for the semi-final and then leaves for Rio de Janeiro.

How are Flamengo doing?

< After the dismissal of coach Tite, the red-and-black team from Rio will take to the field under the command of Filipe Luís, on an interim basis. The former club player will make his debut as a professional coach after spells at Rubro-negro's under-17 and under-20 teams, both with titles.

Flamengo's new coach until the end of the season, Filipe Luís was very well received by the red and black players this Monday (30), for the team's training at CT Ninho do Urubu. Furthermore, the former full-back received a message from Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

Through their social networks, the Spanish team sent a "good luck" wish: “Best of luck in your debut as Flamengo coach, Fili! Congratulations! Good luck”, wrote Atlético de Madrid. 

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ATLETIC MADRID IDOL

Wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt, Filipe Luís played Between the 2010/11 and 2018/19 seasons, with a break in 2014/15, when he played for Chelsea (ING). In the Spanish team, the former full-back played in 333 games and won six titles.

VICTORIOUS PASS AT FLAMENGO

Already as a player at Flamengo, Filipe Luís also won titles and became an idol of the Rubro-Negra Nation. The former full-back won two Libertadores, two Brasileirãos, one Recopa, one Cup. Brazil and more. As a coach, Filipinho won an under-17 Rio Cup and an under-20 World Cup.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

So, with Filipe Luís as the new interim coach , the red and black squad is preparing to face Corinthians this Wednesday (2), in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm.

With several casualties in the offensive sector, Bruno Henrique, 33 years old, will be the main name in Flamengo's attack in the next matches. The striker, who stands out for his long-standing partnership with Arrascaeta, believes that this harmony will be fundamental for the team to maintain its good performance in the competitions it competes in, such as the Brazilian Championship, the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil.

"We are the players at the front. Arrascaeta is a classic midfielder, who knows how to create plays and finish. Being close to him increases the chances of scoring and assisting. With his quality and the more than six years we have played together, we understand each other just by looking at each other", stated Bruno Henrique in an interview with ESPN.

IMPORTANT MISSINGS IN THE OFFENSIVE SECTOR

Flamengo will no longer have Pedro and Everton Cebolinha until the end of the season. Furthermore, Michael and Luiz Araújo are only expected to return to the pitch in the final stretch of 2024. Gabigol, who also faces physical problems, has been used less frequently. With this series of absences, the leading role falls to Bruno Henrique, who has the mission of leading the red and black attack at a decisive moment of the season.

REINFORCEMENTS AND CAST OPTIONS

To make up the offensive sector, Mais Querido also has newcomers Gonzalo Plata and Carlinhos, as well as young promises from the club's youth categories. Despite the losses, the expectation is that Bruno Henrique's experience and quality will be enough to keep the team competitive in competitions.