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HAMMER HIT! TITE DELEGATES PEDRO AS FLAMENGO'S OFFICIAL PENALTY COLLECTOR

The striker took over after Gabigol's bad form

04 Mar 2024 | 07:21 |

After the victory of Flamengoagainst Madureira 3-0, last Saturday (2), coach Tite held a press conference and guaranteed that Pedro will be kept as Mais Querido's official penalty taker.

"Improvement of both, even with different styles, so that the opponent doesn't make the reading. In fact, other players are already training, with other characteristics. So that the opponent doesn't make the reading", he highlighted.

PEDRO MISSED LAST PENALTY IN FAVOR OF FLAMENGO

Remembering that in the match against Boavista, where Flamengo beat their opponent by a score of 4-0, in the Campeonato Carioca, Pedroscored a goal, but missed a penalty in the second half about the game. In the confrontation, the number 9 left the pitch amid boos from the fans.

GABIGOL REMAINS ON THE RESERVE BENCH

With Pedro taking over Mais Querido's penalty kicks. Gabigol remains on the bench. The Rubro Negro striker lost space to the number 9 after Tite's arrival. However, Gávea's number 10 is looking to get back into better physical shape and win the starting job.

FOCUS ON PREPARING FOR THE CLASSIC

The cast of Mais Querido returns to training this Monday (4) to begin preparing for the match against Fluminense. Remembering that the Rubro Negro players had Sunday (3) off, after beating Madureira and winning the Guanabara Cup undefeated.

Fans who want to watch the classic between Flamengo and Fluminense in the Carioca semi-final will have three options. This is because Band, an open TV channel, will broadcast the game, in addition to BandSports, a closed channel, and the GOAT channel, on YouTube.

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Journalist criticizes the performance of Flamengo's new players: "They are below par"

Mengão signed the players for R$133 million and strengthens Filipe Luís's squad, while Rizek evaluates the performance of Mais Querido's reinforcements

Flamengo spent R$133 million on Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal and strengthened Filipe Luís' squad, while Rizek evaluates performance - photo: reproduction

04 Set 2025 | 14:00 |

Flamengo made four signings in the last transfer window for Filipe Luís' squad: Saúl Ñíguez, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Jorge Carrascal . After the transfer window closed, journalist André Rizek of Grupo Globo assessed the signings and noted that some players still need to adapt to meet the Rio de Janeiro club's expectations.

" I think the technical aspects of Jorginho, Saúl, and Samu Lino are impressive. I think Emerson Royal and Carrascal are a step below, and they're options to rotate the squad ," Rizek commented in a video posted on social media. According to him, while some new signings are already showing satisfactory performance, others are still adapting to the Mais Querido's style and rhythm.

INVESTMENTS MADE BY FLAMENGO

With Wesley's departure to Roma (ITA), Mengão went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of Milan, for nine million euros (approximately R$57 million). Jorge Carrascal was acquired from Dynamo Moscow (RUS) for 12 million euros (approximately R$76 million). In total, the Rio de Janeiro club invested R$133 million in these two signings alone.

So far, Emerson Royal has played in five matches for Flamengo, without scoring or providing assists. Jorge Carrascal continues to adapt to the club 's routine and has yet to start, having appeared in three games so far.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

Flamengo's next match will be on September 14th, against Juventude, at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. New signings Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal will be available to coach Filipe Luís for the match.

HAMMER HIT! TITE DELEGATES PEDRO AS FLAMENGO'S OFFICIAL PENALTY COLLECTOR