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SÃO PAULO PLAYER CALLS ALERT FOR FLAMENGO IN BRASILEIRÃO: ''BOTAFOGO CANNOT FOLLOW''

Mais Querido reduced the difference to Alvinegro to 9 points

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Last Monday (23), Rafinha, São Paulo's right-back, participated in the program 'Boleiragem' on SporTV and commented on the decisive phase of the Brazilian Championship. In the opinion of the player from the São Paulo team, Botafogo is on track to win the title, however, it is crucial that they remain attentive. Flamengo's rival leads the competition with 59 points, an advantage of seven points over second-placed Red Bull Bragantino.

"Botafogo is making great strides towards the title, but cannot waver. A small draw, the guys already believe. Imagine leading from start to finish and losing in the end. I think they are all alive in the fight for the title", declared Rafinha.

In addition to Red Bull Bragantino, which is having an excellent campaign in the Brasileirão, Rafinha also highlighted Flamengo and Palmeiras. According to the player, these teams always compete for the title.


"Palmeiras also enters this fight. This championship is complicated. Two draws from Botafogo and the championship is already on fire, teams create expectations. These teams, Palmeiras, Flamengo, have been together for the longest time, they fit in, they are trying to become champions in every championship, they are fighting every year", pondered the athlete.


In addition, it is important to highlight that the next challenge of Botafogo is scheduled against Cuiabá, on Sunday (29), at 8 pm, at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Alvinegro will not participate in round 29, which takes place in the middle of this week, due to the postponement of the clash with Fortaleza. The decision was taken by the CBF due to power problems at the Alvinegro stadium during the match against Athletico-PR last weekend.



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Why save now? Tite's choices raise questions from Flamengo fans

The club has its main problems stipulated

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The decision of Tite sparing the cast entirely raises some questions. On the one hand, it preserves players for more important commitments and minimizes the risk of injuries at a time when physical exhaustion can be a serious problem. On the other hand, placing an alternative team in a Brazilian Championship match, which is still in dispute, can be seen as risky, as a defeat or even a draw could have consequences on the table.

In addition , the choice of David Luiz and Cleiton in defense and Allan and Everton Araújo in midfield suggests that Tite trusts in the depth of his squad. He seems to believe that, even with the changes, the team will be able to compete at a high level. This also gives reserve players a chance to show their value, which could be crucial for the squad's dynamics in the coming weeks.


FLAMENGO HAS ITS TOUGH TIME

Another relevant point of this strategy is the issue of integration. A team that doesn't usually play together may have difficulty adapting to the demands of a high-level match, especially against opponents who are playing for real and with their starting team. The lack of rhythm among players can be a challenge to be faced, but it is also an opportunity for these athletes to gain experience and adapt more quickly to the demands of elite football.

Tite, known for being A meticulous strategist, he must have considered these factors when choosing to rotate the squad at this point in the championship. The choices reflect a balance between the physical preservation of the main players and the need to keep the team competitive throughout the season. The expectation is that this decision, even if bold, will not compromise the team's performance in the championship.

This Sunday's clash will be an important test of the depth of the squad and the ability of reserve players to take on responsibilities at crucial moments. Cleiton, for example, will have the chance to show that he can be a reliable option for the defense in the future, and Allan and Everton Araújo will have the task of controlling the midfield and dictating the pace of the game.




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Flamengo's defender will have an unprecedented duo this Sunday - See

The most beloved faces Grêmio in the Brasileirão

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This Sunday, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, the coach Tite made a decision that caught attention: he will spare the entire starting team for the clash. With the tight schedule and sequence of games, the coach chose to preserve his main athletes for future commitments, focusing on keeping the squad in good physical condition and avoiding injuries. This rotation strategy, common in long competitions, reflects the need to keep the squad fresh and competitive in the decisive phases of the season.

In defense, Tite will bet on a formation with David Luiz, who brings experience to the sector, forming a duo with young Cleiton, one of the squad's promises. Cleiton will have a great opportunity to show his service and gain confidence playing alongside a veteran with experience with the Brazilian national team and prominent clubs in Europe. The choice of David Luiz for this match, even with the team being spared, demonstrates the importance of having leadership on the field to guide and organize the defense.


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The decision of Tite to spare the cast entirely raises some questions. On the one hand, it preserves players for more important commitments and minimizes the risk of injuries at a time when physical exhaustion can be a serious problem. On the other hand, placing an alternative team in a Brazilian Championship match, which is still in dispute, can be seen as risky, as a defeat or even a draw could have consequences on the table.


In addition , the choice of David Luiz and Cleiton in defense and Allan and Everton Araújo in midfield suggests that Tite trusts in the depth of his squad. He seems to believe that, even with the changes, the team will be able to compete at a high level. This also gives reserve players a chance to prove themselves, which could be crucial to squad dynamics in the coming weeks.



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Flamengo's record cannot be beaten this season

Mais Querido has the highest score in the history of the Brazilian Championship with 20 teams

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Flamengo's historic score in the 2019 Brasileirão, which was 90 points, can no longer be matched by the leader of the 2024 edition. Botafogo, with 53 points in 26 games, will only be able to reach 89 points if they win all 12 remaining games. In this way, Jorge Jesus' Rubro-Negro maintains the best campaign in the history of the Brazilian Championship since the tournament is played by 20 teams.

Currently, Flamengo occupies fourth place in the championship, with 45 points in 25 matches. In the last five rounds, the team won just one, in addition to having recorded two draws and two defeats. He also came up short in the first match of the Libertadores quarter-finals, at Maracanã, against Peñarol. Mengão is still in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Corinthians.


Botafogo leads the competition and is in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores, having drawn goalless in the first match against São Paulo, in Engineering. In the Copa do Brasil, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Bahia, who, in turn, were eliminated by Flamengo in the quarterfinals.


This Sunday (22), Rubro-Negro faces Grêmio, while Alvinegro plays this Saturday (21) against Fluminense. Both games are scheduled for 6:30 pm, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Coach Tite will use an alternative lineup, as the starters stayed in Rio de Janeiro in preparation for the return game of the Libertadores.




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