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LEO PEREIRA IS BACK TO FLAMENGO: SOLUTION FOR THE ABSENCE OF DAVID LUIZ IN THE CLASSIC

The news of Léo Pereira's return to Flamengo's starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension stands out as a strategic solution for the team, which will face the challenge of dealing with the absence of David Luiz, who is injured.

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Coach Tite, commander of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, received auspicious news in preparation for the classic against Vasco, scheduled for next Sunday, at Maracanã Stadium. Léo Pereira, an experienced defender of the red and black squad, will be available to the team again after serving an automatic suspension, resulting from the third yellow card received in the match against Corinthians.

Léo Pereira's presence is of particular importance , as Flamengo will face Vasco without one of its main defenders, David Luiz, who suffered an injury and will be left out of the classic. With the absence of David Luiz, the number 4 shirt should be immediately resumed by Léo Pereira, a player who demonstrated great quality in the position and became a reliable alternative for Flamengo's defense.


The return of Léo Pereira to the starting team is news that certainly brings relief to the red and black fans, as the defender has stood out throughout the season, demonstrating maturity and firmness in his marking. His presence in the classic will be fundamental in helping to consolidate the team's defense against the Vasco opponent.


In addition to his technical quality, Léo Pereira also brings with him vast experience in classics and highly relevant games, which can be decisive in maintaining the team's concentration in the duel against Vasco. His solid posture and leadership capacity are important assets for Flamengo.

On the other hand, the absence of David Luiz, who arrived at Flamengo with great expectations and has been one of the team's defensive pillars, will be felt. The player, who arrived with star status, quickly established himself as one of the leaders of the group and will leave an important gap in the defense.


David Luiz's injury represents a challenge for the coaching staff, who will need to adjust the team's defensive system. The choice of Léo Pereira as a substitute is a demonstration of confidence in the player's ability and a commitment to the continuity of the work that has been developed throughout the season.

The classic against Vasco becomes even more crucial given the the current scenario of the Brazilian Championship, in which Flamengo seeks to remain in contention for the title. The match has a significant impact on the Rio de Janeiro club's progress towards its goals in the competition.

The expectation of the fans is that, with the return of Léo Pereira and the team's adaptation to the absence of David Luiz, the Flamengo can maintain its solid performance and seek a victory in the classic against Vasco. The support of the Rubro-Negra Nation will certainly be a motivating factor for the team in search of a positive result.

However, Vasco, Flamengo's traditional rival, will not be an easy opponent and is also aiming for a victory in the confrontation. The historic rivalry between the two teams adds an additional element of tension and anticipation to the game. In this context, Tite's choice of Léo Pereira as David Luiz's replacement is an important step in Flamengo's strategy for the classic. The team needs to quickly adapt to the new defensive configuration and ensure that the absence of one of its main players does not negatively affect performance.

The history of clashes between Flamengo and Vasco is full of memorable moments and electrifying matches . Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting another chapter of this centuries-old rivalry, and the presence of Léo Pereira in the starting lineup promises to add a new dimension to the expectations surrounding the classic.

Flamengo, under the command de Tite, will have the challenge of maintaining his regularity and seeking a victory that will keep him in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title. The decision to count on Léo Pereira as a key player in the defense is a confident step in that direction, and the fans await with great anticipation the clash with Vasco at Maracanã.

This Sunday, the eyes of all country will be facing the stadium, while Flamengo and Vasco take the field for another exciting chapter in their historic rivalry. Léo Pereira's presence in Flamengo's starting lineup will certainly be one of the highlights of this match, and his performance could be fundamental to the final result of the match. Expectations are high, and we are certain that we will have another unforgettable classic in the history of Brazilian football.

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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

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."




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CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo x Peñarol (URU) - Follow live

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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Fans remember Tite's speech after another injury at Flamengo

The club is having DM problems

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Tite, current coach of Flamengo, was direct when commenting on the tight calendar of Brazilian football and the idea of ​​sparing players amid the intense sequence of games. In a recent interview, he spared no criticism of the current competition model in the country and made it clear that, contrary to what many suggest, he has no intention of arbitrarily preserving players in decisive moments.

Tite's main criticism revolves around the excess of games throughout the season. The Brazilian calendar is historically tight, with competitions such as the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, the Libertadores, and, in years of the World Cup or Copa América, there is still the weight of international team tournaments. This scenario means that clubs, especially the big ones, have to deal with an exorbitant number of matches in a short space of time, which increases the wear and tear on players and, consequently, the risk of injuries.


AN EXCUSE FOR THE "INJURIES"

However, despite this situation, the coach made it clear that it is not in his plans to adopt a strategy of rotating players indiscriminately. "No one spares", said Tite, in response to suggestions that Flamengocould rest its main athletes in some games. He highlighted that sparing athletes without a clear justification, just with the intention of preserving the squad, would be a risky attitude, especially considering the pressure for immediate results in a club of Flamengo's magnitude.

Tite was also emphatic when explaining that, when making decisions about the lineup, he takes into account several factors, including the physical condition of the athletes, the importance of the match and the team's long-term planning. "Am I going to save my job? Put my job at risk?", joked the coach, highlighting that, in a club with pressure and expectations like Flamengo, a bad result can be costly, including a coach's position.

The Brazilian football calendar is one of the most intense in the world. While in many European countries clubs play, on average, between 45 and 50 matches per season, in Brazil this number easily exceeds 70, considering all competitions. Furthermore, long trips between states, climate variations and the difference in the quality of lawns contribute to the wear and tear of athletes.




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