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LUIZ ARAÚJO TALKS ABOUT GOALS FOR FLAMENGO: "HAPPY TO HELP MENGÃO"
The striker was the highlight of the match
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Despite facing many absences, Flamengo secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Grêmio last Thursday (13), at Maracanã. With two goals from Luiz Araújo, Rubro-Negro resumed the leadership of the Brazilian Championship Series A, equaling Bahia's 17 points, but surpassing the Bahian team on goal difference.
Forward Luiz Araújo, the highlight of the match, participated for the first time this Friday (14) in the program “Resenha do Jogo”, on FlaTV. After coming off the bench and scoring two great goals, Araújo commented on his memorable performance, training and Flamengo's next challenge.
THE FIRST GOAL
“It was a great, I spent the whole night rewatching the video. This finish is not easy to get right, but I was very happy. We practice a lot of finishing and crossing plays. We have Bruno Henrique and Pedro, who are very strong in the air. Thank God it's working. I'm very happy to score a goal and help Mengão.”
THE SECOND GOAL
“It's a move I always make in training. When I saw Kannemann coming, I thought about shooting under his leg, but he closed the space. So, I tried to give him a little touch and I was very happy with the finish. The ball hit the side of the net, with no chance for the goalkeeper.”
NEXT CHALLENGE
With the victory, Flamengo now turns its attention to the clash against Athletico -PR, this Sunday (16), at 4pm, at Ligga Arena. The team seeks to maintain the pace and continue leading the Brazilian Championship, consolidating its position at the top of the table.
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Flamengo defender has Premier League surveys and could be sold - portal says
The player has already had his name linked to European football and is considering a change of scenery after losing his starting position and an irregular season in 2024
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The departure of Fabrício Bruno from Flamengo, which was close throughout 2024, could come to fruition soon. The defender lost space in the starting lineup with coach Filipe Luís, who ended the season betting on the duo Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira. Now, the defender is the target of inquiries from English clubs and Rennes, from France.
Imminent proposals
According to the 'BolaVip' portal, teams from England have already notified Flamengo about sending proposals. Furthermore, interested parties are gathering detailed information about the defender. Fabrício Bruno, who has the dream of playing in Europe, would be inclined to accept a transfer if an advantageous offer appears.
On the other hand, the red-black board sees room for negotiation. With the possible departure of Fabrício Bruno, the club intends to give more opportunities to the young Cleiton, aged 21, who is already part of the professional squad. However, Flamengo must also move in the market to strengthen the defensive sector, if the transfer is confirmed. According to Pablo Raphael, from Gazeta do Urubu, the Mengão board will only negotiate the player if there is consensus within the board between the proposal and the club's planning.
Career at Flamengo
Signed in 2022 from Red Bull Bragantino, Fabrício Bruno has 148 games and six goals with the Flamengo shirt. In 2024, there were 56 matches and one goal. The defender participated in the victories of the Libertadores (2022), Copa do Brasil (2022 and 2024) and the Campeonato Carioca (2023).
Formed at Cruzeiro, Fabrício Bruno turned professional for the Minas Gerais club before being loaned to Chapecoense . He later returned to Cruzeiro and went to Red Bull Bragantino, from where he was acquired by Flamengo. At 28 years old, the player may be close to fulfilling his desire to play in European football.
Planning for 2025
The sale of Fabrício Bruno is part of coach Filipe Luís and football director José Boto's planning for the next season. With Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz remaining as starters, the defender's departure paves the way for adjustments in the squad, both with the use of young talents and with possible signings.
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Vítor Pereira meets João Gomes, who caused him problems at Flamengo
After the departure of the midfielder, Mengão had a drop in defensive performance and had difficulty finding a replacement for his production on the field.
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After leaving Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab, Vítor Pereira was announced as coach of Wolverhampton, from England, on December 19th. At the English club, the Portuguese coach returns to work with João Gomes, a midfielder who marked his time at Flamengo and generated challenges for the coach at the beginning of 2023.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Troubled passage through Flamengo
Vítor Pereira took over Flamengo in January 2023, with João Gomes as one of the pillars of the red and black midfield. However, less than a month after the coach's arrival, the midfielder was traded to Wolverhampton, leaving a gap in the team.
João Gomes' departure impacted the marking of Flamengo, something evident during the season. At the time, Vítor Pereira recognized the problem, but promised to look for solutions internally:
“A coach is a person who has to find solutions. I'll try to find it. The matter has been handed over to the board. Our strategy is designed internally and cannot be public. It will be handled within the club,” he stated.
Vítor Pereira's time at Flamengo was brief and marked by failures: in three months, the coach had 18 games, withten wins, seven defeats and one draw. During this period, the team placed second in the Campeonato Carioca, Supercopa do Brasil and Recopa Sul-Americana, in addition to finishing the < b>Club World Cup in third place.
Challenges at Wolverhampton
Now, in charge of Wolverhampton, Vítor Pereira has the difficult mission of taking the team out of the Premier League relegation zone. The coach's debut was promising, with a 3-0 victory over Leicester.
With João Gomes available in the squad, the Portuguese will face another great challenge this Thursday (26), at 2:30 pm ( Brasília time), against Manchester United. The expectation is that the partnership between coach and player will bring positive results for Wolves in the fight against relegation.
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José Boto arrives this Saturday (28) at Flamengo and will give a press conference at Ninho do Urubu
Mengão's new football director arrives in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday morning and will visit the Training Center before speaking to the press
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Flamengo's new football director, José Boto, arrives in Rio de Janeiro at 6:35am (Brasília time) this Saturday (28). On the same day, at 1pm, the Portuguese will participate in a collective interview at CT Ninho do Urubu, where he will speak for the first time as a red-black leader. The event will also be attended by the club's new president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap.
Work starts even before arrival
Despite not being in Brazil yet, José Boto has already started his work heading Flamengo. The director has been in contact with coach Filipe Luís for weeks, including a meeting in Portugallast Monday (23), where they discussed planning for the 2025 season.
In addition to Boto, the Portuguese technical coordinator Alfredo Almeida will arrive in January to work at Flamengo. Alfredo arrives to be assistant to the new sporting director and take on technical coordination, just as he worked at NK Osijec, in Croatia.
First actions and decisions
With vast experience in scouting and signing management, José Boto assumes the responsibility of leading the football department, including the search for reinforcements and the selection of coaches.
One of his first decisions in office, taken together with Filipe Luís, was non-renewal David Luiz's contract, which ends on December 31st. The defender was informed last Sunday (22) that he is not part of the club's plans for 2025.
Now, with his arrival in Rio, the director must intensify actions in the transfer market to reinforce the Flamengo next season.
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