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Furthermore, Plata arrives at a time when Flamengo is looking to reinforce its squad after some casualties
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Flamengo is experiencing a phase of important reinforcements to strengthen the squad, and one of the new players is striker Gonzalo Plata, who arrives at the club showing great enthusiasm. The 22-year-old Ecuadorian, who recently signed a contract with Rubro-Negro, has publicly expressed his expectations regarding the new phase of his career, especially in competitions such as the Libertadores and in decisive games at Maracanã.
When asked about his expectations of playing for Flamengo, Plata was clear in his statements. “I saw a lot of videos of what Flamengo can do in Libertadores finals and cup finals at Maracanã. Just watching the video gives me goosebumps, I imagine being there with everyone shouting, singing, being able to score a goal and everyone screaming”, said the player, highlighting the impact that the fans have on his perception. The atmosphere created by the fans at Maracanã is something that Plata admires, and he already sees himself experiencing remarkable moments in front of thousands of red and black fans.
Plata's excitement isn't just limited to the emotional aspect of being in front of a passionate crowd. The player also sees his arrival at Flamengo as an opportunity to consolidate your career at a high-level club. Known for his speed, dribbling ability and ability to play both on the sides of the field and as a central player, Plata is seen as a player who can add a lot to the team led by Jorge Sampaoli.
At 22 years old , the attacker has a promising trajectory. Revealed in the youth teams of Independiente del Valle, in Ecuador, Plata caught the attention of European clubs by standing out in South American football. This resulted in his transfer to Sporting in Portugal, where he began to gain experience in international competitions. However, it was in La Liga, defending the colors of Real Valladolid, that the young player showed much of his potential. At the Spanish club, Plata gained notoriety for his speed and ability to break the opponent's lines, skills that can now be explored at Flamengo.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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Tite, current coach of Flamengo, was direct when commenting on the tight calendar of Brazilian football and the idea of sparing players amid the intense sequence of games. In a recent interview, he spared no criticism of the current competition model in the country and made it clear that, contrary to what many suggest, he has no intention of arbitrarily preserving players in decisive moments.
Tite's main criticism revolves around the excess of games throughout the season. The Brazilian calendar is historically tight, with competitions such as the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, the Libertadores, and, in years of the World Cup or Copa América, there is still the weight of international team tournaments. This scenario means that clubs, especially the big ones, have to deal with an exorbitant number of matches in a short space of time, which increases the wear and tear on players and, consequently, the risk of injuries.
However, despite this situation, the coach made it clear that it is not in his plans to adopt a strategy of rotating players indiscriminately. "No one spares", said Tite, in response to suggestions that Flamengocould rest its main athletes in some games. He highlighted that sparing athletes without a clear justification, just with the intention of preserving the squad, would be a risky attitude, especially considering the pressure for immediate results in a club of Flamengo's magnitude.
Tite was also emphatic when explaining that, when making decisions about the lineup, he takes into account several factors, including the physical condition of the athletes, the importance of the match and the team's long-term planning. "Am I going to save my job? Put my job at risk?", joked the coach, highlighting that, in a club with pressure and expectations like Flamengo, a bad result can be costly, including a coach's position.
The Brazilian football calendar is one of the most intense in the world. While in many European countries clubs play, on average, between 45 and 50 matches per season, in Brazil this number easily exceeds 70, considering all competitions. Furthermore, long trips between states, climate variations and the difference in the quality of lawns contribute to the wear and tear of athletes.
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