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Journalist says Luiz Araújo has to be a starter instead of Juninho in Flamengo

Broadcasting does not convince commentator, who has shirt 7 as favorite to the place of Bruno Henrique for Mengão in the final of the Carioca Championship

Journalist defends Luiz Araújo's promotion to the starting lineup of Flamengo with the injury of Bruno Henrique - Photo: Paula Reis/Flamengo

12 Mar 2025 | 14:26 |

com Bruno Henrique injured, the technician Filipe Luís has a difficult mission: Solve the Flamengo attack for the decision of the Carioca Championship against Fluminense . Journalist Mansur believes that juninho , one of the options for the sector, does not convince and that, at the moment, Luiz Araújo would be the ideal choice for the starting lineup.

Mansur asks if Luiz Araújo will start the great phase of the phase. Player, who has shown decisive and almost always participating in the goals of the team.

“I imagine Luiz Araújo will play, right? It is not possible that , with everything he has made when he enters the matches, he starts at the bank ”, commented the commentator.

Change in Flamengo's tactical disposition

Flamengo will need to adjust the tactical disposition in the attack. The most likely change is that Luiz Araújo occupies the left side , while platter would play more centralized .

“Flamengo has a huge difficulty in finding players that adapts comfortably to the center of the attack . There are many players who prefer to act by the sides, ”noted Mansur.

juninho has not yet passed confidence

Juninho, who arrived as Gabigol's replacement and also to account for the absence of Pedro, recovered from a serious injury, has not yet been able to convince the fans . Although it has shown dedication and claw when it entered the field, the expectation around its performance is still low.

Mansur has raised questions about Juninho's recent injury, his current level and whether he really has the potential to meet the Flamengo requirements.

“Juninho was brought to supply the absence of the holders , but may be a matter of the injury he had or perhaps he does not reach the expected level. From what it has shown so far, it has not been confident that it can correspond to such important games, ”said Mansur.

decisive game against Fluminense

The first game of the Carioca Championship between Flamengo and Fluminense happens on Wednesday (12:30) (Brasília time), at Maracanã . The second game, also in Maracanã and with principal Flamengo, will be on Sunday (16), at 16:30.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

Journalist says Luiz Araújo has to be a starter instead of Juninho in Flamengo