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BASE JEWELRY! FLAMENGO HAS 2 PLAYERS CALLED UP TO THE BRAZILIAN U-17 SELECTION

The team will have four friendlies before the final list for the World Cup

15 Set 2023 | 16:31 |

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In the final stretch of preparation for the World Cup, this Friday afternoon (15), coach Phelipe Leal made the last call-up before the final list for the under-17 World Cup. Among the names selected, two Flamengo players appear on the list: João Souza and Lorran.


The Rubro Negros players will be at the service of the Brazilian team in Sorocaba, between September 26th and October 7th. During the period, coach Phelipe Leal will lead "Amarelinha" in four friendlies against two countries. The opponents will be Canada and the United States.


It is worth remembering that the Rubro Negra duo already accumulates "baggage" with the national team's shirt. Both João Souza and Lorran were included in the squad that participated in a period of training at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis. Before appearing for the national team, the athletes will still have important commitments with Flamengo.


Lorran was integrated into Rubro Negro's professional squad after being champion of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship and, as a result, is available to Jorge Sampaoli for the grand final of the Copa do Brasil against São Paulo. João Souza is one of Mais Querido's main players in the campaign for the Brasileirão under-17, the defender is the team's starter. Flamengo will face Athletico - PR in the quarterfinals of the competition.

Aiming for the first final of the Copa do Brasil, Lorran and the rest of the professional squad concluded the penultimate activity led by coach Jorge Sampaoli. The match between Flamengo and São Paulo will be this Sunday (17th), at 4pm, at Maracanã Stadium and will be broadcast on Tv Aberta, Rede Globo.



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Flamengo will only have one absence against Internacional in the Libertadores at Beira-Rio

Erick Pulgar remains in the medical department and will be the only absence for Mais Querido against Internacional, in a decisive game in the round of 16

Flamengo will only be without Erick Pulgar against Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 - photo: reproduction
Flamengo will only be without Erick Pulgar against Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo will have almost full strength in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores , this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department and is not fit to play.


Pulgar had been an important player in Mais Querido 's midfield, but he won't be available. Other than that, all the other players are available to the coaching staff, which guarantees good lineup options and changes throughout the match.


PROBABLE LINEUP


The expectation is that Filipe Luís will send the following formation onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.


EXPERIENCED ARBITRATION

CONMEBOL announced that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate. He is one of the most experienced referees in the organization, having already been involved in decisive Libertadores matches , and will officiate another important duel in South American football.


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After winning the last two matches against Colorado, Mengão will play for a draw at Beira-Rio to guarantee qualification for the quarterfinals

Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again, this time in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The Mais Querido arrives at the clash in high spirits, after winning the first game 1-0, at Maracanã, and repeating the positive result last Sunday (17), when they defeated the Gauchos 3-1 in the Brazilian Championship.


The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão , now turns its attention to the continental tournament. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to secure a spot in the quarterfinals and continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C with 11 points , the same score as leaders LDU. In seven matches, they recorded four wins, two draws, and one loss.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP


The team is expected to take to the field with the following lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro) . The confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department.

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.


URUGUAYAN REFEREE WILL CONTROL THE MATCH

CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the match's main referee . Recognized for his experience in international tournaments, he has already officiated decisive matches in the competition and returns to referee a highly significant match on the continental stage.


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Conmebol confirms Esteban Ostojich as referee for Flamengo vs Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Conmebol confirms Esteban Ostojich as referee for Flamengo vs Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

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CONMEBOL announced this week that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate the match between Flamengo and Internacional , the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 , at Beira-Rio Stadium. He is considered one of the most experienced referees in South America and has already been involved in important decisions in the organization's tournaments.


In this edition of the tournament, Ostojich has already officiated in seven matches, being selected in key matches . The referee is frequently chosen for Brazilian club matches, reinforcing his position of trust within CONMEBOL.


Ostojich has refereed four matches involving Flamengo , with a balanced record: two wins, one draw, and one loss. In 2021, he was present for the 3-2 victory over LDU. The following year, he oversaw Corinthians' 1-0 triumph. In 2023, he officiated the 1-1 draw against Ñublense, and in 2024, he refereed the defeat to Palestino, which was marked by refereeing controversy.


REFEREE'S RECENT HISTORY

Internacional has also been led by the Uruguayan in decisive moments. The most recent example came in the 2023 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, when the Rio Grande do Sul team defeated Bolívar 2-0 at Beira-Rio . This positive record boosts Colorado's confidence for the decisive clash against Mengão.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

For the duel, the expectation is that coach Filipe Luís will maintain the following starting lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).


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