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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The attacker is in Flamengo's "targets"
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Michael, a former Flamengo striker, had a remarkable spell at the Rio club between 2020 and 2021, where he played 105 games and scored 23 goals. His performance made him stand out on the national scene, being an important player in several competitions. However, at the beginning of 2022, the player was traded to Al Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, for US$8.45 million, which at the time corresponded to R$45.5 million.
Michael's sale was one of the significant transactions for Flamengo, both in financial terms and in terms of sporting impact. The negotiation took place at a time when the club was seeking to balance its finances and renew the squad, aiming for new achievements and maintaining its competitiveness in Brazilian and international football.
During his time at Flamengo, Michael experienced ups and downs, but was recognized for his speed, dribbling and decision-making ability in important moments. Despite not being an absolute starter, the player gained the trust of the fans and the coaching staff, mainly due to his contribution in decisive games. His performance earned him prominence and appreciation in the market, culminating in the proposal from Al Hilal, who saw in Michael an opportunity to strengthen their squad.
Michael's sale to Al Hilal marked the end of a cycle for the player in Flamengo, but it also opened new perspectives for both parties. For the club, the transaction represented an important inflow of resources, which could be reinvested in the squad. For Michael, the change meant a new challenge in a less competitive, but financially attractive market.
The impact of Michael's departure was felt on the field, but Flamengo managed to restructure itself with other signings, maintaining was competitive in the competitions he competed in. The negotiation was also seen as a reflection of the club's management policy, which seeks a balance between maintaining a strong squad and the need to generate cash from strategic sales.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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Bahia coach justifies sequence of defeats and cites coincidences in recent clashes
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After Bahia's elimination in the Copa do Brasil with a 1-0 defeat to Mais Querido, Rogério Ceni achieved his 14th defeat in 14 games against CRF as coach, maintaining a 0% record in clashes with red-black club. In a press conference after the match, Ceni commented on the negative mark and justified the unfavorable performance, highlighting that the majority of duels took place from 2019 onwards, a period in which Flamengo went through a strengthening process.
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When asked about the history of defeats, the Bahia coach pointed out the strengthening of the squad red-black in recent years as one of the reasons for the retrospect. “I practically only faced Flamengo from 2019 onwards, when the team got a lot stronger. It's a strong team, with quality and a good squad”, said Ceni.
Ceni also commented on the matches in which, in his view, his team played better, but ended up defeated due to details. He cited as an example the first game of this year's Copa do Brasil and the first round match of the Brazilian Championship. "We had clear chances to win, but we lost in the details."
The coach mentioned some matches in which his team had good performances against Mengão, but ended up defeated. “With São Paulo, we finished 26 times compared to 7 at Morumbi, but we lost in the Copa do Brasil”, he recalled. Regarding the current season, he highlighted the Brazilian Cup and the clash for the Brasileirão, when defender David Luiz scored Flamengo's winning goal in the final minutes. "These are coincidences in life. One day we will be able to strengthen ourselves and win this confrontation", he stated optimistically.
Interestingly, the club that defeated Ceni the most as a coach was also responsible for giving him the most important title of his career: the 2020 Brazilian Championship. In addition to the Brasileirão, the coach also won the Carioca Championship and the Brazilian Super Cup under the command of Mengão, in a remarkable spell at Gávea.
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