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Similar headed goals in sequence raise the alarm at Flamengo

Botafogo and Bolívar scored in similar plays against the red-black

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Flamengo has had a very clear weak point for some time. The team coached by Tite has been suffering from aerial plays, whether through set pieces or rolling, since the beginning of the Brazilian Championship. In a survey by 'GE', until the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, the red and black team was in fourth place among the teams that conceded the most goals from high crosses.

This lower performance was accentuated after the last two matches of the More Honey. In the duels against Botafogo and Bolívar, two goals in very similar plays occurred against the goal defended by goalkeeper Rossi. Against the black and white team, a cross from the back of full-back Ayrton Lucas found Mateo Ponte free to head the ball. In Bolivia, in the same play, Bruno Sávio was the one who scored for the home team.

“Man, we are aware that we need to improve in this regard, we conceded a very similar goal against Botafogo, it's adjustment issue. It's complicated because you come to play here, and the move itself, we end up kind of complaining about a questionable move against Nico (De la Cruz). And then the guy dominates a ball, comes from the opposite foot and plays it on the second stick. The guys also work on this, and there is also the altitude at which the ball travels. So it’s about being calm, patient, the most important thing of all is qualifying so we can have peace of mind to work”, declared Fabrício Bruno as he left the Hernando Siles stadium, in Bolivia.


Goalkeeper Rossi was asked about the goals in the Libertadores post-game press conference. The archer defended his teammate Ayrton Lucas and stated that Flamengo has its flaws, but that its rivals do too, and that goals conceded are not always red-and-black failures, but that there are merits from the opponent.


“ We have a team in front of us that knows the weaknesses we have. Not only do we have weaknesses, but the other team does too. And it's not that he suffers on the backs of the full-backs due to weaknesses, the rival also plays, analyzes, is intelligent and has a high level. Today we play the Libertadores, which is the most important competition in America. We know that we conceded a goal behind our backs against Botafogo the other day, today too, but it's not possible with four or five players to cover 60 meters. It's very difficult. Today (Thursday) the ball is also faster (at altitude). And we were one player down because at that moment Nico (De la Cruz) had fallen in the area, he said it was a penalty. So I think it's not a thing about weaknesses or suffering, it's a thing about improving and continuing to improve”, pointed out the Argentine.

Despite the weaknesses, Flamengo is the only team in the G-4 of the Brasileirão that remains alive in three competitions and has a chance of becoming champion in all of them. The red-black team is now focusing its efforts on the match this Sunday (25th) at 8pm (Brasília time) against Red Bull Bragantino. The game will be at Maracanã and could mark the debut of attacker Michael by the red-black, who is related to the duel. Coach Tite recovers after atrial fibrillation and will not be on the edge of the field. Matheus Bacchi, the coach's son, is the one who will be in charge of the technical committee.




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Maestro Júnior says that Tite is sending a message to Gabigol, first choosing Carlinhos to take the field against Vasco

Flamengo's historic idol revealed surprise to Tite indicating that Carlinhos is ahead of Gabigol in the hierarchy of the red and black squad

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Pedro's injury seems to reveal the real extent of the loss of space in Flamengo's team under coach Tite. Bruno Henrique has been chosen so far for the role of center forward and, against Vasco, this Sunday (15), the coach opted for Carlinhos as a substitute. A situation that idol Maestro Júnior sees as an attempt to send a message to Gabriel, who entered the classic with five minutes to go.

“It was strange, really. Even because of his CV and everything he has done, independent of Carlinhos. But I think he would automatically be the man to step into that role. Whether it was more fixed or like he has done, leaving the area more. Some message was given, but Tite didn't comment at all...", Júnior said on the program 'Seleção SporTV'.


Tite was asked about the decision at the press conference and, just as Júnior said, he didn't comment much about it. the case. The stance that the coach adopts in some questions during the press conferences, and the Gabigol topic is probably the main one. He limited himself to saying that the option was based on “training and games”, in addition to highlighting Carlinhos’ decisive moments this season. Indicating that Camisa 22 is ahead.


The red-black coach's assistant and son, Matheus Bachi, assured that it was a tactical decision. This is because they assessed that the team needed a player who could take advantage of the crosses that were being created.

But the justifications were not enough to convince André Rizek. Continuing the debate with Maestro Júnior, the journalist stated that he doesn't see how Gabigol can be useful in Tite's Flamengo if he is behind Carlinhos in the hierarchy.


“He loses Pedro and opts for Bruno Henrique. But then Bruno leaves the game and the person who enters is not Gabigol, but Carlinhos. And so, if Gabigol doesn't beat Carlinhos at this moment, I can't see him being useful. A melancholic end for one of the greatest players in Flamengo's history.”

Bruno Henrique as center forward exposes Gabigol at the end of the line

There was a current that stated that Tite could opt for Carlinhos instead of Gabigol to maintain as much as possible the characteristics that the team had with Pedro. This is because, despite technical differences, both are taller center forwards, who compete for the aerial ball and can pivot at the edge of the area. However, the choice of Bruno Henrique has already forced a change of system.

The red-black team no longer has a regular center forward. This is because, although good at playing from the top, Bruno does not usually act as a reference to hold the ball in attack. Which forces Flamengo to play with a more mobile attack, with position changes with Luiz Araújo, Gerson and now Gonzalo Plata. In addition to having reduced shots and touched the ball more in the last two games.

Tite, therefore, is already willing to change the way he plays and adapt to the team without Pedro in charge of the attack. But he has not yet shown that he is considering the possibility of testing the team with Gabigol in the starting 11.

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Internacional beats Cuiabá and ends the 26th round of the Brasileirão! Check the table

Flamengo saw Botafogo and Palmeiras win in the round and open an advantage

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International's 3 x 0 victory over Cuiabá, on Monday night (16), in Beira-Rio, ended the 26th round of the Brasileirão. With the result, the team from Rio Grande do Sul reached 38 points, in 8th position, and moved closer to the top squad.

Flamengo and Fortaleza were the G-4 teams that did not win, therefore, they saw Botafogo and Palmeiras opens up an advantage in the fight for the title. At the other end of the table, Corinthians lost and remains in the relegation zone. Defeated by Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi, Fluminense is the first team outside the Z-4.


Games of the 26th round
Saturday ( 14)

Atlético-GO 0 x 2 Vitória – Antônio Accioly


Athletico-PR 1 x 1 Fortaleza – Ligga Arena

Botafogo 2 x 1 Corinthians – Nilton Santos

Sunday (15)

Palmeiras 5 x 0 Criciúma – Allianz Parque

Bragantino 2 x 2 Grêmio – Nabi Abi Chedid

Juventude 2 x 1 Fluminense – Alfredo Jaconi

Cruzeiro 0 x 1 São Paulo – Mineirão

Bahia 3 x 0 Atlético-MG – Source Nova

Flamengo 1 x 1 Vasco – Maracanã

Monday (16)

International 3 x 0 Cuiabá – Beira- Rio

Updated classification:

1st Botafogo – 53 points

2nd Palmeiras – 50

3rd Fortaleza – 49

4th Flamengo – 45 (1 game less)

5th São Paulo – 44

6th Bahia – 42

6th Bahia – 42

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7th Cruzeiro – 41

8th International – 38 (2 games less)

9th Vasco – 35 (1 game less)

10° Atlético-MG – 33 (2 games less)

11° Juventude – 32

12° Bragantino – 31 (1 games less)

13° Athletico-PR – 30 (2 games less)

14° Grêmio – 28 (2 games less)

15° Criciúma – 28 (1 game less) less)

16° Fluminense – 27 (1 games less)

17° Vitória – 25

18° Corinthians – 25

19th Cuiabá – 22 (1 games less)

20th Atlético-GO – 18


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Rossi reassures fans in the fight for the Brasileirão: "15 rounds left"

Argentine goalkeeper believes that FIFA Data will be important in adapting reinforcements

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Flamengo faces Corinthians, this Sunday (01), in the Brasileirão. Mengão is the only club in the G4 that continues to compete for the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. Agustín Rossi, Fla's goalkeeper, commented, in an interview with 'GE', about the final stretch of the season and fans' expectations for titles.

"Fans can rest assured that we will always try to win. We say here that we have to know how to live with the different moments of the game, there are times when we have to defend more, then attack. to face each game in the best way, each competition is different", commented Rossi.



With 15 games left in the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo continues in the search for the title. However, Rossi highlights the importance of staying focused. The archer sees the FIFA Data, which comes right after the duel against Timão, as a valuable opportunity to better integrate new players into the squad.



“The Brasileirão There's still a long way to go, 15 games. We have to prepare, the reinforcements have arrived now, they have to adapt. But there is a FIFA Date now for this, to adapt to the team and the way of working”, concluded the goalkeeper. 


ROSSI'S RETURN

Rossi returns to Flamengo's starting lineup in this Sunday's match (01), against Corinthians. In the game against Bahia, last Wednesday (28), Matheus Cunha took charge of Mengã's goal. Coach Tite rotates goalkeepers, aiming to have both players up to speed in the game, in case something unexpected happens.


CORINTHIANS X FLAMENGO

Looking to get closer to the leader, Botafogo, Flamengo faces another important game in the Brasileirão. Fla faces Corinthians at 4:00 pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. The match is valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.


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