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FLEA INJURY GENERATES CONCERN WITHIN FLAMENGO

Flea Injury is not simple; Flamengo projects return date

19 Mar 2024 | 18:02 |

Flamengo is concerned about the quadriceps injury that took out Erick Pulgar in the second half of the second game of the Championship semi-final Carioca, against Fluminense.

According to journalist Gabriel Orphão, from the Paparazzo Rubro-Negro channel, the Chilean runs the risk of not recovering in time for the first leg of the State's final, against Nova Iguaçu, on March 31st.

Therefore, the red-black board is working with the chance of Pulgar being involved in the debut of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores, where Mengão visits Millonarios, from Colombia, on the 3rd. April, away from home. The injury was so serious that the midfielder will not play for Chile at Data FIFA. In other words, he was cut from the friendlies against Albania and France.

As published by UOL, Erick Pulgar has been feeling this discomfort in the quadriceps region for a long time. Erick has been complaining of pain since the 5th, two days before Flamengo took the field to beat Fluminense 2-0 in the first leg of the semi-final. Due to the importance of the classic, number 5 wanted to play and continued to show his confidence within field.

In addition to young Igor Jesus, who stood out in the qualifying phase of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo has Allan, who recovered from physical problems and played well against Fluminense last Saturday. Tite likes the football of the former Atlético-MG midfielder and intends to give the number 21 more chances during the long season.

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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.

FLEA INJURY GENERATES CONCERN WITHIN FLAMENGO