GERSON WILL UNDERGO PIELPLASTY SURGERY TO CORRECTION CONGENITAL STENOSIS OF THE URETER

Coach Tite, from Flamengo, confirmed that Gabigol, one of the club's recent idols, now occupies third place in the team's attack. The decision sparked discussions among fans and experts, but, according to the coach, the choice was based on technical criteria and recent performance. During a press conference, Tite was asked about the change in the attack hierarchy and explained the reasons that led him to prefer other players in front of Gabigol. “Training, games, specifically.

Carlinhos decisive against Bolívar. Carlinhos decisive against Atlético Mineiro, with a goal. Decisive against Vitória. That's why the option was made", said the coach, highlighting Carlinhos' recent performances as a key factor in his decision.

This change in command of the attack reflects Tite's management style, which values ​​performance and meritocracy. Since arriving at Flamengo, the coach has adopted a discourse that no one has a guaranteed place in the team, regardless of name or history. This can be clearly seen in this decision, in which a player like Gabigol, who was once crucial. in Flamengo's recent titles, he loses space to a colleague who is going through a good phase.

FLAMENGO HAS ITS OWN

Carlinhos, the new holder of the position, has shown himself to be decisive in important matches , as Tite highlighted. Against Bolívar, Atlético Mineiro and Vitória, he played a fundamental role in the success of Flamengo, whether with goals or participation in important plays. These factors were enough to guarantee the coach's preference in placing him as the main option in attack.

Gabigol's situation, on the other hand, seems to reflect a phase of adaptation to the new command. Although he is a renowned player and beloved by the fans, his current phase has not been as brilliant as that of other periods of his career. In training and games, according to Tite, Gabigol has not been able to stand out to the point of regaining his starting position.

Defender Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, became the target of numerous criticisms on social media after his performance in the classic against Vasco. The player was directly responsible for the opponent's equalizing goal, which generated a flood of negative comments from fans, especially on digital platforms.

The move that resulted in Vasco's goal happened at a crucial moment in the match , which intensified the red-black revolt. Many Flamengo fans took to the internet to express their frustration with the defender's failure, pointing to the defensive failure as determining the final result. In the game, which is already naturally surrounded by tension as it is a classic between two of Rio's biggest football rivals, the responsibility of maintaining a solid defense is even greater.

However, Léo Pereira made a mistake that ended up being fatal for the Flamengo. The defender was unable to clear the ball in an aerial play, allowing Vasco to reach a draw. The failure occurred 30 minutes into the second half, at a time when Flamengo seemed to control the match, despite pressure from the opponent. However, the defender's positioning error allowed Vasco's attacker to take advantage of the opportunity, scoring a goal that changed the course of the game.

As soon as the game ended, social networks became a space for rant to Flamengo fans. Various profiles, from sports influencers to ordinary fans, spared no criticism of Léo Pereira's performance. Comments such as "unacceptable" and "another decisive failure" dominated mentions of the player.

On Bluesky, the hashtag with the player's name became one of the most talked about topics, and in fan groups on WhatsApp and Facebook, the conversation revolved around the need for reinforcements in Flamengo's defense. Many stated that the team, with the ambitions it has in competitions such as the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores, cannot afford to make such simple defensive mistakes.

One of the most criticized players amid Tite's Flamengo's poor phase, midfielder Gerson has experienced a month of resilience since returning to active duty, at the beginning of April, after surgery. The scar from the operation to correct a kidney problem bothered him during a game at altitude with Bolívar, and after being preserved against Botafogo, the number eight comes from three consecutive games.

In this sequence, he was one of the who had better physical performance against Bragantino, along with De La Cruz, despite the recent recovery process. Against Corinthians, on Saturday, the tendency is for no one to be spared, and for Gerson to once again be Tite's captain, who sees him as the main leader in the squad today.

The criticisms may even make sense given the fact The midfielder has not been decisive in the last few games and throughout the season, but his recent history is an important caveat with the coaching staff. Gerson was admitted to hospital on February 18th, underwent surgery at the beginning of March, and spent 21 days with a catheter in one of his kidneys. On March 25th, he returned to light activities.

Only on April 13th was he listed for the game against Atletico-GO, for the Brazilian Championship. Before that, he was out of action for 37 days, without any type of physical activity outside of Flamengo. In addition to the good numbers against Bragantino, Gerson has the best physical performance in the matches in which he starts. The lack of confidence, on the other hand, draws attention.

But in terms of distance covered, number of sprints and speed, number eight still stands out. So much so that it is maintained by Tite, given the absences of Pulgar and Arrascaeta.