INTERNALLY, FLAMENGO EVALUATES THE COPA AMÉRICA PERIOD AS SUCCESSFUL

Flamengo played nine matches missing due to the Brasileirão not being stopped during the Copa América. The long period without its foreigners was considered positive, according to the club. There were five wins, two draws and two defeats, totaling 62.9% success. Rubro-Negro found the net 15 times and conceded 11 goals.

Despite not winning in two rounds, the team remains in the G4 and led the championship for six rounds. After the defeat to Fortaleza, last Thursday (11), coach Tite valued the club's performance during the period: “If we were at the beginning and said: 'We are going to play nine games without full technical potential, we are going to win five, draw two and lose two, with that score… '”

According to ge.globo, five Mais Querido players were those who grew the most in production during the time in which Pulgar (the Chilean midfielder returned in the seventh game), Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña were absent.

The Flamengo captain is also the team's great technical leader currently. Coringa has rediscovered his best football and is presenting his best performance since his return to the club in 2023. His versatility, which confirms his nickname, was essential for Tite to be able to put together the team. Camisa 8 stood out in several games, in addition to giving a lot on the field. See Gerson's numbers in the period:

Hired a little after the start of the season, Léo Ortiz was the team's point of balance while he played. With several absences in midfield, whether due to injuries or Pulgar's absence, coach Tite saw the defender as a solution, improvising the athlete in the steering wheel position. The support that Camisa 3 gave to the team was the coach's greatest asset for the good results. With the Chilean's return, former Red Bull Bragantino returned to the bench and, coincidentally, the team's performance fell.

With his contract renewed until 2028, last Thursday (11), the Right-back made the most of his opportunity in the starting team. The good phase even led to a proposal for a Premier League team. Under heavy pressure, the 20-year-old became the only option in the position, with Varela's absence, and has a good chance of remaining in the starting 11, even with the Uruguayan's return. It still needs refinement in some points, but it has grown in what was perhaps its biggest need: the defensive part.

Due to absences due to call-ups and injuries, David Luiz received chances in the starting lineup and remained in the team . At 37 years old, the experienced player did very well during the Copa América period, being decisive with the winning goal in the last play, against Bahia. Furthermore, the importance of his leadership role in the cast is frequently highlighted.