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Even after a successful transfer window, Flamengo remains attentive to the transfer market to further strengthen its squad . The main target at this time is Argentine striker Valentín Castellanos , a player who has expressed interest in joining Flamengo but faces resistance from Lazio, who are not making his exit easy.

Last Saturday (16), Lazio played a friendly against Atromitos, from Greece, winning 2-0. However, the match was marked by a general confusion that resulted in the expulsion of Castellanos . The Mengão striker disagreed with defender Mansur , exchanged aggressions and ended up receiving a red card.

According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, the fight didn't end on the field. In the locker room, the situation escalated, and the police had to intervene to calm things down . Italian press sources indicate that Castellanos is experiencing emotional instability, driven by frustration at not being released by Lazio to play in Brazilian football.

WHAT DOES THE GAZETA KNOW?

According to an investigation by Gazeta do Urubu, major signings would only happen if there was an unexpected departure or serious injury to a starter. Therefore, the club will not make any further moves for Taty Castellanos.

FLAMENGO LOOKING FOR CENTER FORWARD

In the market, the Rubro-Negro are looking for a number 9 with different characteristics than Pedro , prioritizing a more mobile and versatile player in attack. Names like Taremi, Beltrán, and Castellanos were only monitored by the Rio team.

On Sunday night (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Internacional and Flamengo face each other at Beira-Rio for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Rubro-Negro arrives motivated after a 2-1 victory over Mirassol , seeking a positive sequence of results in the national competition.

Due to the match's importance, Luiz Filho, a psychic who publishes predictions on the Renascer das Cartas YouTube channel, analyzed the matchup. According to the oracle's deck, Flamengo will face difficulties against Internacional in Porto Alegre.

"Internacional has the Imperatriz card. I see a big mobilization for Internacional , I see a card of production, a card of possibilities within the game. I see Inter with a lot of opportunities within the game. Inter will be strong, well connected, but they will also have difficulties, Flamengo is a strong team," said the seer.

INTERNATIONAL MAY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE

According to Luiz Filho, Flamengo will be able to make changes and dominate the game even away from home, represented by the Strength card. " I see good moves and substitutions. It's a mental game, but I see Internacional having a better chance of winning," he added.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo's likely lineup for this Sunday includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

On Saturday night (16), Corinthians and Bahia faced each other at Neo Química Arena, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The visiting team won 2-1, with goals from Michel Araújo and Willian José. Gui Negão scored for the black and white team from São Paulo. The match was also marked by refereeing controversies , especially in the first half, which generated protests from the home team.

Former Flamengo player Vitinho entered the field in the second half for Corinthians , wearing the number 29 jersey, and participated in a few plays, but was unable to change the score. After the game, coach Dorival Júnior commented on the striker's debut.

Dorival praises Vitinho, former Flamengo player: "He created good opportunities"

"We have urgent needs, we didn't have seven or eight players, we used all the pieces we have and we know we need more, we had needs and shortages, and that made me even speed up the process that would have taken a while longer, but the urgency and availability of the athlete made us believe it was possible and as it was, he created good opportunities during the game ", said Dorival about Vitinho.

VITINHO'S TRAJECTORY

Vitinho played for Flamengo between 2018 and 2022, winning nine titles, including the Brasileirão, Copa Libertadores, Supercopa do Brasil, and Campeonato Carioca. At Corinthians, the striker reunites with former teammates with whom he shared the youth and professional squads of the Mais Querido, facilitating his integration and adaptation at the new club.

AND FLAMENGO?

This Sunday (17), Internacional and Flamengo face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Roger Machado will have to deal with important absences and adjust the team for the clash against Mais Querido.