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Edmundo, one of the great center forwards in the history of Brazilian football and Vasco's idol, had a discreet spell at Flamengo, despite the high expectations surrounding his arrival at the club. On his YouTube channel, the former player recalled how he went to Flamengo after a successful career at Palmeiras, which came to an end due to high costs, at which point Flamengo made an attractive proposal.

“No Palmeiras I was paid by the investor, Parmalat. But, I started to get expensive. In 1995, the year I went to Flamengo, it was the worst year for Palmeiras/Parmalat in Brazil in terms of investments and achievements. Flamengo appeared in the form of Kleber Leite, he told me a story and I ended up going”, revealed Edmundo.

About his brief stay at Flamengo, Edmundo stated that he regrets it, although he has no resentment against the club. He highlighted that the experience was not successful due to problems in the "project" in which he was involved.

“It was the worst decision I made in my life. Nothing against the club, Flamengo, but, yes, with the people. They weren't nice to me. It wasn't against my will, it was a matter of moment, occasion. p>Edmundo apologizes to Vasco fans for playing for Flamengo

Considered one of Vasco's greatest idols, Edmundo left Flamengo amid a troubled spell and soon transferred to the Rio rival In his video, the former player also mentioned that some people within Flamengo were "mean" to him, taking advantage of the moment to apologize to the Vasco fans for his brief stay at the red-black club.

“I have nothing against the Institution, it didn't do anything to me, but people were very bad to me. Then I went to Vasco, I created my relationship with Vasco. It's part of life and you have to continue. If Vasco fans are bothered, I apologize”, said the 'animal'.

During the period he was at Flamengo, Edmundo played 23 games and scored nine goals, remaining at the club for just four months .

In the last match of Flamengo, Argentine Alcaraz had his first opportunity as a starter. He played for 86 minutes, which represents a significant step in his adaptation to the club and the Brazilian style of play. Alcaraz's presence on the field generated expectations and questions among fans and analysts, who closely watched his performance.

Since his arrival, Alcaraz had been used in the final minutes, which made it difficult to make a deeper assessment of his abilities. skills. However, in this match, he managed to show a little more of what he can offer the team. The importance of having a player who stands out in midfield is essential, especially in a team that aims to win important titles.

During the 86 minutes he was on the field, Alcaraz demonstrated a good reading of the game, something that is expected from a midfielder of his category. His ability to move was remarkable; he sought to position himself between the opposing lines, trying to create spaces and opportunities for the attackers. This is crucial in a system that depends on constant movement and quick exchange of passes.

Another positive point was his passing accuracy. Alcaraz He did not hesitate to risk long throws, showing that he is willing to take on responsibilities. This characteristic is fundamental, as Flamengo needs players who can break the opponent's defense line with accurate passes.

However, it is important to highlight that, despite the good plays, Alcaraz still seems to be in the adaptation phase . At times, his connection with his teammates was not ideal, which resulted in poor passes and plays that did not flow as expected. This lack of rapport is natural in players who arrive from different leagues, but with time and training, this tends to improve.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, revealed by Flamengo, is about to face the club that formed it in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Now defending the colors of Corinthians, negotiations between the two clubs are practically complete. According to Augusto Melo, president of Corinthians, the agreement is in the final phase and depends only on payment to Flamengo to be completed.

The signing of Hugo Souza by Corinthians draws attention due to his possible participation in a decisive game against the team that revealed to football. Flamengo, the club where Hugo was formed, is known for having one of the strongest youth categories in Brazil, and seeing one of their former players possibly face them at such a crucial moment, such as a Copa do Brasil semi-final, brings an interesting narrative to the confrontation.

Hugo Souza, also known as Neneca, began his career in the youth teams from Flamengo and quickly stood out, being promoted to the main team. At 1.96m tall, the young goalkeeper demonstrated remarkable skills under the sticks, which earned him opportunities to play for the first team in important matches. His professional debut took place in 2020, during the Brazilian Championship, when Flamengo needed to replace some players due to absences due to Covid-19.

Despite the promising start, Hugo faced ups and downs during his career at Flamengo . At times, he was highly praised for his defenses and potential, but he also made costly mistakes in decisive matches. These failures at key moments generated criticism from fans and experts, which caused him to lose space in the starting lineup to other goalkeepers, such as Rossi and Matheus Cunha.