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Mais Querido finished the Guanabara Cup undefeated
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O Flamengo started the 2024 season very well under the command of Tite and has already won the first title of the year: the Guanabara Cup. However, the fans' expectation is to win the big titles at the end of the season and return to the top. In this way, commentators Renato Rodrigues and Léo Bertozzi, from ESPN, projected the success of Most Wanted in competitions.
“There’s a coach, there’s a squad. It's not that Flamengo has the best squad in Brazil, it has the best squad in South America. Flamengo enters any Libertadores and the expectation is to win at least the semi-final, being very conservative. It won't always happen, like last year for example. But the general thing is to look and think 'Brazilians have to compete, Libertadores have to compete”, said Léo Bertozzi.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIPRenato Rodrigues already understands that the style do Mais Querido with Tite enhances the chances in the Brazilian Championship. After all, the first placed teams are usually the teams with the best defense and, when they won the competition in 2011 and 2015, the coach set up great defensive systems.
“I think that, with these characteristics, it is even more for the Brazilian. I understand the expectations regarding the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, but it is the World Cup. You no longer have 100% control in football and things can happen in the knockout stages. I think that in this regard, the teams that concede few goals in the Brazilian Championship are at the forefront. Every time Tite was Brazilian champion he had the best defense in the championship. So that's it, Flamengo is being criticized”, said Renato Rodrigues.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT MATCHWith the Carioca semi-finals defined, the Mais Querido squad returns to training this Monday (4) to start preparing for the match against Fluminense. Remembering that the Rubro Negro players had Sunday (3) off, after beating Madureira and winning the Guanabara Cup undefeated.
The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025
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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.
"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.
PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILYIn addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.
"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.
PEDRO SURGERYFlamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.
The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico
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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.
“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).
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Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.
FLAMENGO'S JEWELS IN THE SELECTION b>In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.
NEXT GAMEAfter the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .
The commentator believes that Rubro-Negro will not win titles in another season
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Flamengo remains alive in three competitions this season, but has not been playing good football. During the Arena SBT program this past Tuesday (3), former player Cicinho harshly criticized Mais Querido and took the opportunity to highlight that the club will not win titles this season.
"Flamengo cannot to be Brazilian champion. At the beginning of last year I said that Flamengo wouldn't win anything in 2023, and imagine not now. In the Libertadores, I don't know, but the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. said Cicinho.
Cicinho's words reflect a critical view of Mais Querido's current situation. Last season, Rubro-Negro did not win major titles. Therefore, the former player highlighted that it is necessary to be concerned if this problem persists.
Seeking to improve its football, Flamengo focuses on the next matches of the season. Mais Querido will have three major decisions in September. This is because, Rubro-Negro faces Bahia in the Copa do Brasil and Peñarol in the Libertadores.
Thus, the red-black squad reappears at CT Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (5) to give start of the preparation for the clash against Bahia, valid for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil, on September 12th.
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