EXTREME HUMILITY! ANTONIO OLIVEIRA SAYS IN A COLLECTIVE THAT THE FLAMENGO TEAM WAS SUPERIOR TO CORINTHIANS, CHECK IT OUT

Peñarol is preparing intensively for the decisive clash against Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores. The Uruguayan club faces Miramar Misiones this Saturday (07), at the Centenário Stadium, in the 10th round of the Uruguayan Championship. The game will be a crucial opportunity for the team to adjust its rhythm and align its strategies before facing the Brazilian Rubro-Negro next Thursday (19), at Maracanã.

Peñarol coach, Alfredo Arias , confirmed that the team will enter the field with maximum strength against Miramar Misiones. The decision to select the main players reflects the importance of the duel for the team, which is preparing for the high-level international clash against Flamengo. Peñarol does not want to leave any room for mistakes, making the most of each match before the Libertadores semi-final.

The match against Miramar Misiones is an essential step for Peñarol. With the Uruguayan internal competition already quite fierce, the team needs to guarantee good results to remain competitive in the Uruguayan Championship. However, the match also serves as a final test for the players and the coaching staff to adjust their physical and tactical form before the big challenge against Flamengo.

The clash against Flamengo is eagerly awaited. Rubro-Negro, current champion of the Libertadores, is a strong opponent, and Peñarol will have to be in top form to face them. The Uruguayan team needs to be prepared in both tactical and physical terms to face one of the strongest clubs in the South American competition.

With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.

The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.

"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.

Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.

"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.

The life of Flamengo in the Brasileirão is not easy at all. Team criticized, bad results, expensive signings that don't work out and a board that is beyond discredited by the fans. Even so, in 2024, Corinthians is alive in three competitions, but coach António Oliveira doesn't hide it: the team's priority in 2024 is the Brazilian Championship.

This Tuesday, the team returns to the field for the Copa Sudamericana, a competition in which he seeks rehabilitation after defeat to Argentinos Juniors. At 7pm (Brasília time), Corinthians will face Nacional-PAR, at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, in the fourth round of the group stage.

For this duel, Timão will have little time to prepare. After resting on Sunday, the black and white squad returns this Monday, does a low-intensity training session and then leaves for Assunção. António Oliveira doesn't like to talk about sparing athletes, but considers changing the team due to physical exhaustion.

In Paraguay, Corinthians hopes to count on the return of Gustavo Henrique and Yuri Alberto. The striker suffered biceps femoris tendonitis in his left leg, while the defender is recovering his fitness after being infected with dengue fever. Both have already been training with the ball in recent days.

On the other hand, striker Gustavo Mosquito, who suffered from a virus and had to be replaced at half-time in the duel against Fortaleza, could be given a rest.< /p>

Although he treats the Brasileirão as a priority at the moment, António does not rule out reviewing this position in the future:

 “It’s understanding what the month of May will hold for us. If we gain a margin, a comfort within the competition (Brazilian Championship), is evident: it is much easier to win a competition with 12 or 13 games than with 38 – he said.

Corinthians occupies third place in Group F of the South Americana, with one point less than Racing, from Uruguay, and two points behind Argentinos Juniors. In the Brasileirão, the team is in 14th place, with five points.

Flamengo x Corinthians takes place next Saturday, at 4pm, at Maracanã.