GENIUS! DE LA CRUZ LEADS IN OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE MATTERS FOR FLAMENGO; CHECK THE NUMBERS

Bruno Henrique, striker for Flamengo, was punished with just one game suspension and a fine of R$8,000 after his expulsion in the match against Milionários in the group stage of the Libertadores. The decision was taken by the Conmebol Disciplinary Committee, which evaluated the incident and determined the punishment for the player.

Bruno Henrique's expulsion occurred in the 40th minute of the second half, after a serious foul committed by the player, the which generated the immediate intervention of the referee, who showed him a straight red card. The infraction caused great repercussion among fans and the sports media, raising debates about discipline on the field and the consequences of the players' actions.

With the punishment defined, Bruno Henrique will be absent from the first game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores final, where Flamengo will face Bolivar. The striker's absence is a significant blow for the team, which considers Bruno Henrique a key player in its offensive scheme. Flamengo will now have to adjust its formation for the important match, looking for alternatives to make up for the player's absence.

A SOUND OF ALERT

The coach of Flamengo< /a>, Tite, has already started studying the options available to fill the gap left by Bruno Henrique. Alternatives include the possibility of promoting a young talent from the base or repositioning an experienced player to fill the vacancy. Expectations are high regarding the strategy that will be adopted to maintain the team's competitiveness in the continental competition.

Meanwhile, Bruno Henrique is serving his suspension and working to be in full physical and mental shape for the upcoming challenges . The R$8,000 fine, although significant, is not the main focus of concern for the player, who is more interested in contributing to Flamengo's success in the Libertadores and other competitions the team competes in.

Corinthians officially signed goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Flamengo,on loan until the end of this year. Timão will pay 100% of the athlete's salaries during this period and the agreement includes a purchase option at the end of the loan.

The contract signed between the two clubs also provides for a specific clause in the event of a proposed sale by Flamengo during the loan period. If the Rio club receives an offer and chooses to negotiate Hugo Souza, Corinthians undertakes to release the player and, in return, will receive a showcase fee of 10% of the sale value.

FLAMENGO RELEASES BASE PROMISE 

Hugo Souza, who had good performances and stood out in Flamengo's youth categories, thus gains the opportunity to show his talent in one of the biggest clubs in the country. The goalkeeper arrives at Corinthians at a crucial moment, when the team seeks to strengthen its squad for the national and international competitions it competes in this year.

This move by Corinthians highlights the club's strategy of seeking strong reinforcements for specific positions, aiming to improve performance on the field. Furthermore, the possibility of acquiring Hugo Souza permanently, if the athlete stands out, shows the long-term planning of the São Paulo club. The young goalkeeper, who has already played for the Brazilian youth teams, has great expectations from the black and white fans. They hope that Hugo Souza will bring security to the Corinthians goal and contribute to the team's good results.

Creates from Flamengo and currently at Wolverhampton (ING) and Sheffield United (ING), João Gomes and Vinícius Souza ended the 2023/24 season in the Premier League as the biggest standouts in the defensive aspect . This is because, both players were second and third in the ranking of tackles, respectively.

According to information from "DataFut", João Gomes finished the Premier League as the second player with the most tackles in the competition, totaling 128. Next comes Vinícius Souza, with 125.

CHECK THE RANKING:

1. João Palinha (Fulham-ING) – 152

2. João Gomes (Wolverhampton) – 128

3. Vinícius Souza (Sheffield United) – 125

4. Emerson Palmieri (West Ham-ING) – 106

5. Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace-ING) – 105

Joao Palhinha, Portuguese from Fulham, leads the rankings with 152 tackles. Finally, completing the list, Emerson Palmieri, from West Ham, with 106 balls recovered, while Tyrick Mitchell, from Crystal Palace, had 105.

EUROPEAN CLUBS ON EYE

With the highlighted in the Premier League, the creations of Flamengo João Gomes and Vinícius Souza arouse the interest of major European teams. João Gomes interests Manchester United (ING) and Tottenham (ING). Already Vinição arouses the interest of Milan (ITA).

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