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Jorginho takes unusual action and reveals a "bombshell" behind the scenes at Flamengo
The midfielder posts a photo with the striker at Ninho do Urubu, a gesture that increases rumors of an internal crisis at the club and reinforces tension between the squad and the coaching staff.
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Flamengo is experiencing yet another tense moment behind the scenes . After the announcement that Pedro would be excluded from the squad for the match against São Paulo, a post by Jorginho fueled rumors of a potential crisis between the squad and the coaching staff. On his Instagram stories, the midfielder posted a photo with Pedro, taken at the Ninho do Urubu field, showing both of them smiling.
JORGINHO CONTINUES TO BE A GREAT LEADER
The photo was taken on Friday morning (11), just hours after Filipe Luís 's decision to leave the number 9 out due to technical reasons. The photo quickly resonated on social media and among journalists specializing in Flamengo coverage. For some fans, Jorginho's post was interpreted as a gesture of solidarity with his teammate, who was left out at a crucial moment in the season.
Others saw the post as an indirect way of questioning the decision of the coaching staff led by Filipe Luís, Flamengo's interim coach since Tite's departure . Luís's decision not to include Pedro in the squad for the Brazilian Championship clash with São Paulo was met with surprise. Even though he wasn't in his best form, the striker had been regularly used in the squad's offensive rotation.
MOMENT OF CLUB AFFIRMATION
According to an investigation by GE and Coluna do Fla, Pedro 's performance in recent training sessions and matches was not satisfactory to the committee, which led to his absence. The assessment was technical, according to the club, and was not directly related to disciplinary or physical issues. The situation involving Pedro is not isolated. Behind the scenes, rumors were already circulating that Flamengo would be willing to listen to offers for the striker during this transfer window.
The player, who has been targeted by clubs in Europe and the Arab world, has a market and could be traded if a significant offer arrives. Jorginho's exclusion from the match and his reaction reinforce the climate of instability. Although there are no official statements about any internal disagreements, sources close to the club indicate that the atmosphere is more tense than usual.
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Neymar provokes Filipe Luís after scoring a goal against Flamengo
The Santos player scored the only goal of the match and once again provoked the Mais Querido coach in the match this Wednesday (16), at Vila Belmiro
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Flamengo was defeated by Santos on Wednesday night (16), with a goal from Neymar. After scoring the goal, the number 10 of the São Paulo team made a point of provoking the coach of Mais Querido , Filipe Luís.
After scoring for Santos, Neymar celebrated with the players and fans present at Vila Belmiro. Immediately afterward, he headed to midfield and, before the ball was rolled again, turned to Filipe Luís and said, " I told you I was going to score ." Thus, he "taunted" his former teammate.
PRE-MATCH PROVOCATION
It's worth noting that this wasn't the only time Neymar provoked Filipe Luís during the match. Early in the match, the player attempted to flick the ball at the coach, but the manager prevented the play. Shortly afterward, the pair embraced.
FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
With the defeat to Santos, Flamengo remains with 27 points and is still leader of the Brasileirão. However, Cruzeiro, second place, faces Fluminense this Thursday (17) and in case of victory can take the top of the table, pushing Mais Querido to second place.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME
Thus, Flamengo returns to the field against Fluminense this Sunday (20), in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão, at 7:30 pm, at Maracanã. Rubro-Negro will try to return to the path of victory to continue in the fight for the title.
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Filipe Luís ends controversy with Pedro after Flamengo's defeat to Santos
Even with the 1-0 defeat to Santos, coach Filipe Luís maintained the lead in the Brasileirão and preferred not to extend the case involving the striker
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On Wednesday night (16), Flamengo was defeated by Santos 1-0 at Vila Belmiro , in a duel valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. The only goal was scored by Neymar, who returned to the starting lineup for the São Paulo team and made his debut at the stadium that revealed him.
The defeat didn't knock the Red-Blacks off the top of the table, but it sparked off-field debate— particularly surrounding Pedro's absence, who was not included in the squad again. Coach Filipe Luís, however, took a firm stance and avoided dwelling on the issue.
FILIPE LUÍS REMAINS RESERVED
Pedro was left out of the squad for both the match against São Paulo and Santos . According to reports, his absence stemmed from inappropriate behavior in training, which had been bothering members of the coaching staff and teammates. Even after apologizing internally, the number 9 remained out of the plans for the match at Vila.
When asked, Filipe Luís was direct: " The Pedro issue is already closed. I said everything I had to say at the press conference and he has already taken a position. The matter is closed. The only thing left for both of us is to work and help Flamengo," said the coach.
He then reinforced that he does not intend to comment further on the matter: "I repeat, the matter of my case is completely closed. I prefer not to give an opinion on this. It is a matter for the management staff , for you to address directly to them. From my technical side, what I said is already completely closed."
FLAMENGO REMAINS LEADER
With the loss, Flamengo remains top of the Brasileirão with 27 points , just one ahead of Cruzeiro. Their next match will be the derby against Fluminense, this Sunday at 7:30 pm at Maracanã. The coach is expected to have a more complete squad at his disposal, and attention is turning to how Filipe Luís will handle Pedro's reinstatement.
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Flamengo coach talks about giving Matheus Gonçalves chances: "He will have opportunities..."
The Mais Querido coach also explained the reason for having opted for Wallace Yan in the match this Wednesday (16), against Santos
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After Flamengo refused to sell Matheus Gonçalves to Cruzeiro, the young midfielder was named in the squad for the match against Santos, but he ended up not playing in the match that ended 1-0 for the São Paulo team. After the game, coach Filipe Luís spoke out about the player's absence.
Filipe Luís was also asked why Wallace Yan was given minutes on the pitch, while Matheus Gonçalves, despite being included in the squad, was not called upon. Thus, according to the coach, the forward's introduction was not "pre-calculated," but a response to the game's demands at the time.
Filipe Luís talks about choosing Wallace Yan: "He's a player who has been playing very well."
He continued: " He has always responded when we needed him, in numerous and diverse positions ," said the commander, highlighting the athlete's versatility and contribution with goals and assists.
PROMISE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR METHEUS GONÇALVES
Soon after, Filipe Luís made a point of praising Matheus Gonçalves 's attitude. The Flamengo coach described the young man's desire to play and seek a place in the team as "very noble."
"He's a kid who has always trained well, always, always trains well. Now with this sequence of games, he will certainly have opportunities to demonstrate and speak on the field, " said the coach.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME
Thus, with Matheus Gonçalves available, coach Filipe Luís focuses his attention on the match against Fluminense . The Most Beloved faces the team from Laranjeiras on Sunday (20) , at 7:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brasileirão.
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