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Speculated as a possible reinforcement of Flamengo to fill the gap left by Pedro, striker Anthony Martial is free on the market, but has not played since December 9, 2023. On that occasion, Manchester United, his former club, entered the field to face Bournemouth and lost 3-0 in the Premier League. Martial was a starter and played for 56 minutes.

At the beginning of the year, the French striker suffered a groin injury that required surgery. Therefore, he was away for around 42 days, only returning in March. Even though there were three months left on his contract, Manchester United chose to let go of the player. Since then, Martial has been evaluating his next club and Flamengo is paying attention to his movements.

Just like Flamengo, Anthony Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24. The star had several physical problems that kept him away from the field for a total of 60 days. Due to muscle pain, the player was not available for United in 12 matches last season.

Status of the deal between Flamengo and Anthony Martial

If the If Flamengo is really interested in the Frenchman, they will have to race against time and agree on the signing by Monday (9). Registration for free players is closing. According to Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, who works at the Gianluca Dimarzio portal, the deal could come to fruition soon.

Offered to Flamengo by his staff, Martial also had a drop in his personal numbers. In the 2022/23 season, the player scored six goals and provided two assists in the Premier League. In 2023/24, it was just one goal and no pass that resulted in the ball in the opponents' net.

Ticket sales for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, between Flamengo and opponent still to come to be defined, starts this Monday (9), at 10am. The game will be held on September 19th, at 7pm, at Maracanã. Nação fan members will have priority to purchase through the official website (flamengo.superingresso.com.br).

ACCESS TO THE STADIUM WITH FACIAL BIOMETRY E QR CODE

For the match, all fans who buy tickets online, in any sector of the stadium, will need to use registered facial biometrics to access Maracanã. No other means of access will be permitted for tickets purchased digitally. In addition, fans must have their original documents with photo upon entry.

Access to the stadium's security perimeter will be controlled by a dynamic QR code generated by the application Fla Tickets. Access to the interior of Maracanã will be done through facial biometrics.

SALE HOURS BY PRIORITY LEVELS

< Supporter members will have priority and variable discounts depending on the plan. The sales schedule will be divided by priority levels:

09/09 (10am) - Diamond+1 (level 0)

09/09 (4pm) - Diamond / Platinum+ 1 (level 1)

10/09 (10am) - Platinum / Gold+1 (level 2)

10/09 (4pm) - Gold / Silver+1 (level 3 )

11/09 (10am) - Silver (level 4)

12/09 (10am) - General Public online / Free Online

17/09 (10am) - Physical and free points of sale

19/09 (7pm) - Closing of online sales

VALUES TICKETS BY SECTOR

Tickets vary according to the chosen sector and fan membership plan. Check the prices:

North (Flamengo): Diamond: R$32.50; General Public: R$130.00 (half: R$65.00)

South (Flamengo): Diamond: R$40.00; General Public: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

Superior East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$60.00; General Public: R$240.00 (half: R$120.00)

Lower East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$75.00; General Public: R$300.00 (half: R$150.00)

Lower West (Flamengo): Diamond: R$100.00; General Public: R$400.00 (half: R$200.00)

Fla+ Space: R$300.00

Maracanã Mais (Flamengo): Diamond: R$431.25; General Public: R$1,500.00 (half: R$787.50)

South B (Visitor): Visitor: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

< br> ADDITIONAL SERVICES

In sectors that offer additional services, such as a buffet at Maracanã Mais, the discount will only be applied to the ticket price, being the cost of services charged in full.

After suffering a serious injury to his left knee, Flamengo striker Pedro is out of the 2024 season and only should return to the pitch in 2025. With the absence of number 9, Flamengo's board decided not to make major investments in the transfer market and opted to look for solutions within the squad itself. The main name chosen to replace Pedro is Gabigol, the club's idol, despite being in a less prestigious phase.

Even though he is experiencing a moment of lesser protagonism, Gabigol is seen as the main option to take the place of Pedro. Pedro. With decisive goals in the 2019, 2021 and 2022 Libertadores finals, Gabigol is still a reference for the red and black attack. The curious thing is that all the goals scored by Flamengo in the last three finals of the continental tournament went to number 99, consolidating his historical importance at the club.

Despite this, the striker lost space in the current season under coach Tite's command. So far, Gabigol has started just three matches, scoring four goals and one assist. However, he appeared in 21 games, which indicates his constant presence in the coach's options.

OTHER OPTIONS FOR THE RUBRO-NEGRO ATTACK

In addition to Gabigol, Flamengo has Bruno Henrique, who has already played as a center forward, and Carlinhos, a young promise from the base, as alternatives to make up for Pedro's absence. The club's bet is not to do "financial madness", focusing on making the most of the players who are already part of the squad.

NEXT CHALLENGE: FLAMENGO X BAHIA FOR THE BRAZILIAN CUP

Without Pedro, Flamengo returns to the field on September 12th to face Bahia, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. Rubro-Negro has the advantage of the first clash, having won 1-0 at Arena Fonte Nova. Now, the team only needs a draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semi-finals.