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Too much of an idol! Gerson has played more than 4,000 minutes on the field and wanted to play until he was sick in 2024

Shirt 8 is Flamengo's best player of the season

24 Out 2024 | 10:08 |

Gerson is the name of Flamengo in the current season and has established himself as a reference for the team on the field and off it. Not liking to be spared, the midfielder overcame fatigue and malaise to have the best performance in the classification against Corinthians and surpass 4 thousand minutes on the field in 2024.

What happened?

Gerson took medication into his veins to improve and be able to face Corinthians. The player woke up with the flu and body aches on the day of departure and could have been preserved. He was one of the main people responsible for maintaining the team's motivation after Bruno Henrique's expulsion. One of the best on the field in the decision, the athlete immediately tried to put the team up after losing a player in the 27th minute of the first half.

"Gerson arrived for everyone on time and said: 'Come on, let's run for you [Bruno Henrique], let's go generally. Don't let up, our team won't stop.' He started talking and motivated everyone. He talked about knowing how to suffer and, if given the opportunity, we will attack and kill the game. The atmosphere was hostile, playing with one less... But the leadership that Gerson gave there by calling the team to play for Bruno Henrique... Everyone ran and we left happy with the classification", said Wesley to Flatv.

It is not the first time that the midfielder has overcome a health problem to play. As soon as he returned from kidney surgery, Gerson complained when he was rarely used. Even with some pain still in the region, the player wanted to return to the field and be a starter for Flamengo. The number 8 is not the type of athlete who prefers to be spared. So much so that he reached 40 consecutive games counting matches for the Brazilian team and Flamengo.

In the semi-final against Corinthians, he reached 4,005 minutes played in the season. That’s not counting match additions. If he plays 90 minutes in the remaining 11 games, Coringa will make 2024 the year he played the most for Fla. Last year, the most played of his career, he played 72 games and 5,371 minutes. This takes into account Olympique de Marseille and Flamengo. For the red and black team, there were 60 matches and 4,829 minutes on the field.

In Flamengo's last five defeats, Gerson only started as a starter in two. Of the 49 games he played in this year, he started 43 of them. Whenever he was on the bench, the athlete was used.

Gerson is a guy I admire inside and outside of field. He pulls my ear, says I'm wrong, says he shouldn't go to lunch after losing a game, do "I don't know what". He tries to put me on the path he is following and I am following. Sometimes I take a detour, but I look at it as a reference, concluded Wesley

In recent days a discussion has started among the fans about Gerson taking the number 10 shirt, but there is no movement in that direction. In fact, the initial tendency is for Arrascaeta to inherit the number lost by Gabigol.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

Too much of an idol! Gerson has played more than 4,000 minutes on the field and wanted to play until he was sick in 2024