The number 10 faces challenges in offensive efficiency: Brazilian Championship reveals surprising numbers
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Experiencing a bad season, Flamengo's player Gabigol occupies the prominent position in the Brazilian Championship for a reason that certainly does not fill him with pride: he is the athlete with the worst offensive efficiency. This statistic is measured by Expected Goals-Goals (xG), an indicator that highlights the discrepancy between the number of goals actually scored and those expected to be scored.
In this scenario, according to DATA FUT Gabigol leads the negative rankings, with a notable difference of -4.4 between his actual and expected goals. But the Flamengo striker is not alone on this list that no one wants to be on. He is followed by Thaciano, from Bahia, who has an xG of -3.3, Lelê, from Fluminense, with -3.2, Alex Teixeira, from Vasco, with -2.9, and Guilherme, from Fortaleza, with -2.6.
When evaluating Gabigol's current season, we found a player who, despite low offensive efficiency, has remained active on the field. He accumulated a total of 50 appearances, scoring 20 goals and contributing 4 assists. These numbers can serve as a mitigating factor in his situation, demonstrating his continued participation in producing goals for his team.
However, it is important to highlight that offensive efficiency is a critical factor in modern football, as it represents the a player's ability to translate his opportunities into goals. The negative difference of -4.4 in Gabigol's xG raises questions about his performance and finishing effectiveness, essential aspects for a striker of his stature and responsibility.
In a highly competitive sport like football, xG numbers cannot be ignored as they offer a deeper insight into a player's individual performance and contribution to his team. This statistic can help coaches and analysts identify areas for improvement and adjust tactics to maximize the potential of their athletes.
For Gabigol and Flamengo, this data represents a challenge to be overcome. The Rio club has been widely recognized for its powerful attack, and the low offensive efficiency of its leading scorer is a concern that needs to be addressed. The pressure on Gabigol to reverse this trend and start living up to expectations is increasing as Flamengo seeks success in the competitions they are involved in.
However, it is important to note that Gabigol is a player with a track record of success and that, with dedication and hard work, he has the potential to improve his offensive efficiency and return to the top. The player's experience and quality cannot be underestimated, and Flamengo fans certainly hope he overcomes this difficult phase.
The Brazilian Championship is a challenging competition, and players face ups and downs throughout of the season. Gabigol's offensive efficiency may be a momentary challenge, and with the support of the technical team and fans, he has the opportunity to regain his best form and shine again on the pitch.
Football is a sport unpredictable, and Gabigol's story in the current season is still being written. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to overcome this challenge, increase his offensive efficiency and continue to be a fundamental piece in Flamengo's attack. The journey towards redemption will be closely followed by everyone involved in the sport, eager to see how this chapter will unfold in the career of this talented player.
Club and state bank are close to an agreement for the definitive possession of the land in Rio de Janeiro
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Last Wednesday (18), representatives from Flamengo and Caixa Econômica Federal held another meeting to resolve the impasse surrounding the Gasologista land, acquired by the club in July. The meeting had the support of Rio de Janeiro City Hall and the Attorney General's Office (AGU), and a new meeting scheduled for next week, in Brasília, could seal the definitive agreement. The information was released by journalist Diogo Dantas, from the newspaper "O Globo".
Mengão's board of directors, represented by president Rodolfo Landim, vice-general Rodrigo Dunshee, CEO Reinaldo Belotti and vice-president of equity Marcos Bodin, was optimistic about the possibility of a solution soon. Caixa questions the amount paid by the club at the land auction, but everything indicates that an additional amount could resolve the legal conflict by next month.
The meeting was also attended by deputy Pedro Paulo and the club's director of external relations, Cacau Cotta, who have acted as intermediaries between the club and the mayor from Rio, Eduardo Paes. In August, a meeting involving the bank's president, Carlos Vieira, president Lula and mayor Eduardo Paes had already signaled the path to an agreement.
Mais Querido's director of external relations, Cacau Cotta, highlighted that the agreement is the ideal way to give peace of mind to the club. "For the club, a good agreement is always better than an eternal discussion about values. The land has already been expropriated. The agreement is ideal to eliminate any doubts and for Flamengo to have the necessary peace of mind to begin the work", said Cotta.
Peñarol coach Diego Aguirre defined the starting lineup for the decisive match
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This Thursday (19), Flamengo hosts Peñarol (URU) at Maracanã, at 7pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores da América. In search of a good advantage for the second leg, coach Tite will have to deal with several important absences in the red and black squad.
Peñarol coach, Diego Aguirre, defined the starting lineup for the match decisive. With no important absences, the Uruguayan team takes to the field with: Aguerre; Léo Coelho, Javier Méndez, Guzmán Rodríguez; Pedro Milans, Eduardo Darías, Damián García, Javier Cabrera, Léo Fernández, Maximiliano Olivera; and Maximiliano Silvera.
Aguirre will have almost his entire squad at his disposal. The only player out of the match is Damian Suarez, who has not yet had his name regularized after his recent arrival at the Uruguayan club. However, Suarez's absence is not a concern, as the coach has a complete squad for the clash against Mengão. b>
On the other hand, Mais Querido has to deal with six confirmed absences. Cebolinha, Pedro, Luiz Araújo, Gabigol, Michael and Viña are out of the match, all due to injuries. These absences complicate the formation of coach Tite, who will have to adjust the team to seek a good result playing at home.
This Thursday's clash is extremely important for the CRF. The Rio team needs a convincing victory to travel more calmly to Uruguay for the second leg, scheduled for September 26th. An impressive score at Maracanã would be essential to guarantee a solid advantage in the tie and ease the pressure for the second game.
Striker has excellent numbers in the national knockout stage
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After the break due to the FIFA Date, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Thursday (12) to face Bahia, in a match valid for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. For the duel, Rubro-Negro will have Gabigol, who is recovered from injury and available for the match. With Pedro out of the season, the expectation is that the number 99 will take on the role of main reference in the team's attack.
Gabigol has impressive numbers in the Copa do Brasil, a tournament in which Flamengo is four-time champion. In 57 matches played in the competition, Gabriel Barbosa has already found the net 30 times. The striker was champion in 2022 and top scorer of the tournament on three occasions (2014, 2015 and 2018), all when he was still playing for Santos.
Among active players, Gabi is the highest scorer in the history of the World Cup from Brazil. In the general ranking, he occupies third place among the competition's top scorers. Check out the top 10:
1. Fred: 37 goals (56 games)
2. Romário: 36 goals (46 games)
3. Gabigol: 30 goals (57 games)
4. Viola: 29 goals (44 games)
5. Oséas: 28 goals (53 games)
6. Paulo Nunes: 28 goals (58 games)
7. Dodô: 26 goals (55 games)
8. Léo Gamalho: 25 goals (39 games)
9. Luís Fabiano: 25 goals (37 games)
10. Evair: 24 goals (36 games)
Gabigol: greatest Brazilian goalscorer in the history of the LibertadoresIn addition to his prominence in the Copa do Brasil, Gabigol shines even brighter in the Copa Libertadores. He is the greatest Brazilian goalscorer in the history of the continental competition. In 58 matches, the striker scored 31 goals, including all of Flamengo's goals in the last three tournament finals. Gabi was responsible for the two goals of the historic turnaround in 2019, he scored in the defeat to Palmeiras in 2021 and scored the decisive goal in 2022, which gave Rubro-Negro their third title against Athletico-PR.
Since 2019, Gabigol is also the player who scored the most goals in the Brasileirão, with 69 goals. His Flamengo teammate, Pedro, occupies second place, with 60 goals in the same period.
With Gabigol's return, will he continue to write another chapter in his success story for Flamengo? The answer will begin to be given this Thursday, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.
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