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ALLAN'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE AT FLAMENGO, CLUB ANALYZES THE MIDSTANDER'S EVOLUTION

Injuries and lack of physical form have been obstacles for the player

16 Mar 2024 | 12:32 |

Defender Allan arrived at Flamengo at the start of the season with the expectation of strengthening the squad and contributing significantly on the field. However, since his signing, the player has faced a series of challenges that prevented him from demonstrating his potential on the pitch.

Signed with great expectations, Allan brought with him a history of outstanding performances at previous clubs, which the red-black fans' anxiety for his debut increased. However, physical problems soon proved to be a significant obstacle for the player, who arrived at the Rio club with a lower than expected physical condition.

Despite the efforts of Flamengo's medical team and physical preparation department, Allan has faced difficulties in overcoming these problems and entering the field. The recurring injuries have been a source of frustration for both the player and the coaching staff, who hoped to count on his contribution in several matches.

FLAMENGO ANALYSIS ALLAN'S EVOLUTION

Since his arrival, Allan has undergone an intense rehabilitation and physical conditioning process, aiming to regain his ideal shape and avoid further injuries. However, the results of this work have been less than expected, which has raised questions about the player's future at the club.

The patience of the board and the red and black fans, initially understanding in the face of the challenges faced by Allan, begins the be put to the test as the player continues to be absent from the field. The expectations created around his signing contrast with the reality of a player who, until now, has contributed little to the team.

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Flamengo will have an important return to the starting lineup against Estudiantes in the Libertadores

Recovered, defender returns to Filipe Luís's team for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals; Jorginho is doubtful and could be out

Léo Ortiz returns to Flamengo's starting lineup against Estudiantes and reinforces the red-black defense in the first leg of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 12:20 |

Flamengo will have an important reinforcement for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Defender Léo Ortiz returns to the starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension in the Brasileirão and is confirmed for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes.

In addition to Léo Ortiz , other players are available again for Filipe Luís , including Varela and Bruno Henrique, who were rested against Juventude. Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.

HANGING ROD

Right-back Guillermo Varela, the team's starting right-back, is on the field with a yellow card. If he receives another warning, the Uruguayan will be out of the second leg, scheduled for September 25th at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

To face Estudiantes, Flamengo must maintain the base of the team that has been playing: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

Eduardo Domínguez will have almost his entire squad available for the game later today. He's expected to field the following: Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain, and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.

ALLAN'S UNCERTAIN FUTURE AT FLAMENGO, CLUB ANALYZES THE MIDSTANDER'S EVOLUTION