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19 Jun 2025 | 12:34 |
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Even though he participated in part of the training session on Thursday (19), De la Cruz is still far from ideal conditions . According to internal sources and journalist Renan Moura, the athlete does not have the physical fullness necessary to face Chelsea and his presence among the related ones remains undefined . The midfielder began the activity under the supervision of physiotherapy, in individualized work, and only later joined the other players.
The coaching staff is cautious and is working on the possibility of vetoing him to avoid any further aggravation. De la Cruz completed a month away from the pitch this Wednesday (18). The knee sprain, suffered at the beginning of May, kept the Uruguayan out of important commitments and has limited the continuity of the player, who arrived at Flamengo surrounded by expectations.
The club is concerned about the midfielder's recent history, who has been suffering from physical fatigue and injuries, especially to his joints, since his time at River Plate. Signed with great fanfare at the end of 2023, De la Cruz arrived at Ninho do Urubu with the stamp of a South American star. Versatile, technical and intense, the Uruguayan had been prepared to be a key player in the red-black midfield in 2024.
But the reality has been marked by ups and downs in the medical department. According to Renan Moura, “it is a huge disappointment that a player like him is not able to fulfill his role in the Flamengo jersey. A signing that had its risks from the medical side and that is being confirmed”. The internal assessment, however, is still one of patience with the number 18.
The tendency is that Filipe Luís and the coaching staff will only make a final decision on Friday (20), a few hours before the ball starts rolling in Philadelphia. The plan is to evaluate the player's response to the last training session, which includes a complete warm-up and specific movement and impact tests. Internally, the club knows the importance of the match and the presence of a player with De la Cruz's quality, but recognizes that putting him on the field without conditions could generate a new physical problem and compromise the rest of the season.
With one win and one draw, the Minas Gerais team gained four of the six possible points against the competition leader and remained unbeaten in the match.
03 Out 2025 | 12:30 |
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On Thursday night (02), at Maracanã, Cruzeiro held Flamengo to a goalless draw. After the match, coach Leonardo Jardim highlighted the collective strength and discipline of his players as decisive factors for the good performance against the opponent.
" It's about believing in the quality of our players and working within a collective strategy. Anyone who wears the Cruzeiro jersey needs to have this ability on any pitch, without being intimidated by the opponent. Attitude is key. We don't always win, but commitment must be present," said the coach.
The Portuguese manager praised the squad's performance and emphasized that their dedication was essential. " In terms of commitment and quality , we have to demonstrate that in any stadium, and that's what the players demonstrated," he added.
Despite the strong performance against Flamengo , Jardim made a point of emphasizing that the run of form will be crucial to solidifying the results. " We earned four points against Flamengo, which is unlikely to be achieved by any other team. But I made it clear to the group: this point will only be valuable if we beat Sport on Sunday at Mineirão," warned the coach, already looking ahead to the next Brazilian Championship match.
Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match is valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The broadcast of the match will be carried out by Premiere (pay-per-view) for all of Brazil.
The president of Alviverde says that there are those who think the world revolves around Mengão and states that it is necessary to keep our feet on the ground
03 Out 2025 | 11:55 |
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The atmosphere behind the scenes in Brazilian soccer has heated up again due to the dispute over broadcast fees in Libra . One of the targets of the controversy is Flamengo, which is seeking to increase its share of the group's revenue. The Rio de Janeiro club's stance has generated dissatisfaction, especially at Palmeiras , whose leadership has taken a harsh stance.
Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras: "Now there are the flamethrowers, who believe that the solar system revolves around Flamengo"
Alviverde president Leila Pereira mocked the Flamengo's stance when commenting on the issue in an interview with GE TV: "Aren't there flat-Earthers, who believe the Earth is flat? Now there are flame-earthers, who believe the solar system revolves around Flamengo. And that's not how it is, folks. No one is bigger or more important than anyone else . We have to keep our feet on the ground," she declared.
The Flamengo board, led by Rodolfo Landim when the original contract was signed and now led by Bap, is seeking to renegotiate the amounts paid to the clubs. Flamengo considers the current agreement unfair and is trying to increase its revenue .
Amidst the uncertainty, Mais Querido managed to block a transfer of R$77 million, corresponding to 30% of the audience share , destined for the other members of Libra, which increased the dissatisfaction of rivals such as Palmeiras , São Paulo and Santos.
While the political issue continues behind the scenes, the red-black squad remains focused on the field. The next match will be this Sunday (5), against Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view).
Coach explained the substitution of the striker during the goalless draw against Raposa and asked the fans to be patient with the striker
03 Out 2025 | 11:53 |
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After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro , Filipe Luís was asked about the performance of Samuel Lino, who was not as effective as in recent games , and detailed his choice of substitution during the match.
" I replaced Lino because he really wasn't playing well. It was a strategic decision to put Bruno (Henrique) against William, Cruzeiro's full-back. Bruno even got sent off. I believed we needed something different in that area of the field," he explained.
As he left the field, Samuel Lino was booed by the fans. Filipe Luís, in a firm tone, came to the striker's defense and asked for understanding: " He's already demonstrated his quality here. It's normal to fluctuate, especially with the tough streak he's had. The Libertadores match was very demanding, as was the one against Corinthians . Dribblers are the ones who lose the ball the most, and it's important to understand that I'm the one asking him to take risks," he said.
In a head-to-head clash at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro played a tight match at the Maracanã. In the first half, the Minas Gerais team closed well, preventing any major scoring chances, and threatened the red-and-black team, which was saved by Rossi and Alex Sandro.
In the second half, after Filipe Luís's changes, Cruzeiro managed to create more opportunities but failed to break down the opposing defense, with only two significant chances. Cruzeiro also barely threatened goalkeeper Rossi.
With the draw, Flamengo remains in the lead, but now focuses on the next match in the Brasileirão. The team faces Bahia away from home and Filipe Luís will have the mission of adjusting the team . The game takes place next Sunday (05), at Arena Fonte Nova, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
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