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Lorran is still valued in world football despite uncertainties in Flamengo

Mengão midfielder is featured in international ranking, but future in the club remains undefined in the 2025 uncertainty season 2025

Lorran, highlight of the Flamengo base, is still valued in world football, but future in the club is still uncertain. (Photo/Flamengo)
Lorran, highlight of the Flamengo base, is still valued in world football, but future in the club is still uncertain. (Photo/Flamengo)

03 Mar 2025 | 11:17 |

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Despite facing a turbulent moment in its career, lorran continues to be highly valued on the global scenario. The 18-year-old midfielder, formed in Flamengo's grassroots categories, gained a prominent position in the offensive impact ranking of world football. According to a survey by the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES Football Observatory), the player occupies the eighth place among the under-21 socks with the highest offensive influence. Nest



Lorran's statistical recognition reflects his talent and potential, even in the face of recent difficulties. The player has already shown the ability to decide matches and has technical characteristics that stand out within Brazilian football. Even with the lack of opportunities in the most beloved team, the young man remains a relevant promise in the market, arousing the interest of international scouts. their inclusion in the ranking of CIES proves that, despite the uncertainties of the future, Lorran follows as a name to closely followed. Past


Lorran's trajectory remembers the situation previously experienced by right-back Wesley. The defender also faced criticism from the fans and was even in doubt within the red-black cast. However, even in complicated phases, his name often appeared in lists of promising athletes, attracting polls from various European clubs. Over time, Wesley has surpassed the difficulties and today is a key piece in the cast. This comparison can serve as an incentive for Lorran, who still has room to get around in professional football. href = "https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/jose-boto-aponta-difestns-to-bolho-o-flamengo-e-exalta-filipe-luis" target = "_ blank"> inside Flamengo . The midfielder is training with the under-20 team after failures in negotiations with Cska Moscow, Russia, Estoril, Portugal, and Fortaleza. The attempt of a way out did not materialize, and for now the player follows with no prospect of return to the main cast of Mengão. The uncertainty about its future has generated internal debates and concerns for both the board and its staff. The main point of disagreement was the refusal of a loan to Fortaleza, which had already been aligned between the parties. O Flamengo via temporary transfer as an opportunity for Lorran to gain draft on a Serie A team, but its staff chose to block the negotiation. This divergence has intensified the climate of uncertainty about the player's future in the club.



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Cristiane vents after Flamengo's elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "everyone saw it..."

Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition

Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction
Cristiane detonates the refereeing of Flamengo x São Paulo, which resulted in elimination from the Copa do Brasil - Photo: Reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 16:00 |

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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. After the final whistle, striker Cristiane spoke out and made harsh criticisms of the refereeing.


Flamengo's Cristiane, after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "It was biased refereeing"


"Everyone saw today's match , no need to even talk about it. The refereeing was biased, and it also went wrong in São Paulo's favor. But when the refereeing ends up deciding the match, it gets complicated . I don't know the choices made for a game as big as this, Flamengo vs. São Paulo," the player declared.


She continued: " Unfortunately, today had a big impact on us . We've made significant progress compared to the beginning of the year, that's clear. But when the refereeing has a direct impact, it gets difficult," Cristiane concluded.

HOW WAS THE GAME?


The first half of the derby was evenly matched. São Paulo started better, but after 20 minutes, Flamengo began to control possession. Even so, neither team managed to score before halftime . In the second half, the São Paulo team came back with more intensity and capitalized on a defensive lapse. Duda Serrana appeared unmarked to score the winning goal and secure the tricolor's place in the semifinals.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea return to the field this Saturday (20), for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca, against Búzios, at 3 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo is the current state champion and holds the hegemony in women's football in Rio , with eight titles won so far.


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River Plate striker disappoints, Flamengo fans react with relief

The player was in Mengão's sights during the transfer window, but ended up being discarded, and his poor performance for the 'Millonarios' attracted attention.

River Plate's Facundo Colidio's poor performance against Palmeiras draws the attention of Flamengo fans after rumors - Photo: Reproduction
River Plate's Facundo Colidio's poor performance against Palmeiras draws the attention of Flamengo fans after rumors - Photo: Reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 15:37 |

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Facundo Colidio's name has been circulating among Flamengo fans again this week. The Argentine striker, who was once on Flamengo's radar for a 2024 deal, took the field in the Libertadores clash between River Plate and Palmeiras, but had a low-key performance and became the target of ridicule from Brazilian fans .


FRUSTRATED NEGOTIATION IN 2024


At the time, Flamengo opened talks to sign the 25-year-old center forward, but were stymied by River Plate's high asking price and the player's own desire to remain in Buenos Aires. The Argentine club agreed to renew his contract until 2031, responding to a request from coach Marcelo Gallardo, who considered Colidio an important player in the squad.


By 2024, the striker had scored seven goals in 25 matches. Without an agreement, Flamengo reorganized its attacking plans, while Colidio remained at Monumental de Núñez . This season, he has scored nine times in 30 appearances.

RED-BLACK FANS REACT


After the match against Palmeiras, many Flamengo fans took to social media to mock the player. One wrote: "And this Colidio guy? He's incredibly stubborn about not wanting to negotiate with Flamengo ... At most, he's fighting for a spot on the bench with Cebolinha."

Another was even more acidic: " This Colidio has every appearance of a Santos player from the last decade ." A third summed it up: "This Colidio is horrible." The general tone was one of relief that the deal hadn't gone through in the past.

FLAMENGO VIA COLIDIO AS PEDRO'S SUBSTITUTE

The interest in Colidio arose at a time of internal instability at Flamengo. Pedro had lost ground to Filipe Luís, and some of the board considered negotiating him for around €15 million . In this context, Colidio emerged as an option to fill the center-forward role, a debate that sparked disagreements between CEO José Boto and president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP).



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Estudiantes have a poor record before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores

La Plata club goes to Maracanã to face Mengão in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition with recent results below criticism

Before facing Flamengo, Estudiantes is concerned about the record of only one victory in the last 5 games - Photo: Reproduction
Before facing Flamengo, Estudiantes is concerned about the record of only one victory in the last 5 games - Photo: Reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 15:03 |

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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes (ARG), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. In great form under the command of Filipe Luís, Rubro-Negro is counting on the good moment to open up an advantage in the confrontation .


STUDENTS IN BAD PHASE


Their Argentine opponents arrive under pressure after a losing streak. In their last five matches, they have lost three, drawn one, and won only one, representing a 26.7% success rate . In their most recent match, Estudiantes lost 2-1 to River Plate in the Argentine Championship.


Estudiantes' last games in 2025:

  • Banfield 3 x 2 Estudiantes – Argentine Championship
  • Estudiantes 0 x 0 Cerro Porteño – Libertadores
  • Estudiantes 1 x 0 Aldosivi – Argentine Championship
  • Central Córdoba 2 x 0 Estudiantes – Argentine Championship
  • Estudiantes 1 x 2 River Plate – Argentine Championship
PACKAGED MENGÃO


While Estudiantes is struggling, Flamengo is in excellent form. The team is unbeaten in nine games, with seven wins and two draws . In the Libertadores itself, they qualified convincingly, with two victories over Internacional in the round of 16.

SHORTAGES AND DOUBTS

For this Thursday's match, the only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Jorginho and Alex Sandro are still doubtful: both have recovered from muscle pain but are not fully fit. The decision will be made by Filipe Luís.

TRANSMISSION

The duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes will not be shown on free-to-air TV and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming), but fans will be kept up to date with all the details of the match on Gazeta do Urubu.


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