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Mais Querido took a 3-goal lead over the Baixada Fluminense team
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The Flamengois the big favorite for the Campeonato Carioca title. However, they remain cautious when facing the big "zebra" of the competition: Nova Iguaçu. Before the first match, players red - blackreinforced the request for "respect" for the opponent and for the team not to lose concentration. Gerson, Tite and Arrascaeta highlighted the importance of the decision for the group.
“They eliminated the team we drew with (Vasco). So, concentrate. It's going to be difficult for the game. They have merits. There is no better way to respect your opponent than to play like Flamengo. Come in focused on the game”, said Gerson, who was in the locker rooms, even without being able to play.
"The greatest respect is for our work. The greatest respect is for what we did here since the day 08 to get here. We want to deserve more than the opponent. Everyone knows how much work it took to get here. Good work, good game. Earn it", highlighted the coach.
ARRASCAETA ASKS THE TEAM ATTENTIONAfter the words of Gerson and Tite, Arrascaeta also asked to give a word to the cast. The star mentioned his teammates De La Cruz and Viña, who are looking for their first title with the Sacred Mantle. Furthermore, the midfielder demanded attitude for the team.
"Everyone here wants to be a champion, they want to be a champion for Flamengo. Nico (De La Cruz) came here with this motivation to be a champion, Viña too, everyone who arrived here. So, we regret after things happen. We can't let that happen. We have to predict all of this, we have to win this game and play like a final", concluded Arrascaeta. p>FLAMENGO GETS GOOD ADVANTAGE
In this way, it seems that the words of Gerson, Arrascaeta and Tite before the ball rolled had an effect. That's because, Mais Querido < /a>got a good advantage over Nova Iguaçu, with a 3 goal difference. Thus, Rubro Negro can lose by two goals next Sunday (7) to win another Rio title.
The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025
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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.
"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.
PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILYIn addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.
"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.
PEDRO SURGERYFlamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.
The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico
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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.
“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).
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Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.
FLAMENGO'S JEWELS IN THE SELECTION b>In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.
NEXT GAMEAfter the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .
The midfielder has a contract with Rubro-Negro until the end of 2026
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One of Flamengo's idols of this generation, Arrascaeta continues to make history at the club. His first team in Brazil was Cruzeiro. Current captain of the Minas Gerais team, Argentine Lucas Romero met with the Uruguayan and invited the star to return to the Belo Horizonte team.
"I managed to go to Rio and we went out for dinner. I stayed I spent some time with him remembering his time here at Cruzeiro, which was really cool. I told him if he wanted to come back here to BH, that we have open arms, he's fine there, he's happy. said Lucas Romero, after meeting with Arrascaeta this week.
Lucas Romero and Arrascaeta have already played together at Cruzeiro from 2016 to 2018. winning some titles, such as the Copa do Brasil in 2017 and 2018, as well as two Minas Gerais Championship. Soon after, the athletes went their separate ways. The Uruguayan signed with Mais Querido in 2019, while the Argentine went to Independiente (ARG), Léon (MEX) and returned to the Minas Gerais team in 2024.
To take Arrascaeta away from Mais Querido, the negotiation would not be simple. This is because the Uruguayan midfielder has a contract with Rubro-Negro until December 2026 and a termination fine valued at 50 million euros (R$309 million). Recently, some teams, such as Boca Juniors, even probed the situation of the number 14.
"As long as I'm there, Arrascaeta won't even come out of nowhere. And I think he's happy at Flamengo, we always try to talk , creating a good environment. We really like him, as well as everyone there. It's a family, a very good environment and Tite is very good at it", said Flamengo's president, Rodolfo Landim, in a recent interview with ' Charla Podcast'.
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