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Now will it happen? Carrascal's situation with Flamengo has some exciting news.
02 Ago 2025 | 09:50
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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.
Mengão heads to Fortaleza to face Ceará in the Brasileirão with returning players, but also without Filipe Luís in the starting lineup.
02 Ago 2025 | 14:51 |
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Flamengo's journey in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title continues this Sunday (03), when the team faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the competition. This Saturday (02), coach Filipe Luís released the list of players related to the confrontation .
Filipe Luís is still without Michael and Danilo, both of whom have been medically injured. Nico De La Cruz remains out, undergoing physical reconditioning. Flamengo, on the other hand, will have important reinforcements for the match. Arrascaeta and Jorginho, who missed the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG , are back. The recent debuts of Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl are also among the highlights of the call-up.
Two names were left off the list for specific reasons. Luiz Araújo was rested due to physical activity management, aiming to avoid strain that could lead to muscle injuries . Goalkeeper Matheus Cunha was not included due to patellar tendinitis in his left knee. Both remained in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo heads into the 18th round of the Brasileirão (Brazilian Championship) as leader, with 36 points. Cruzeiro, with 34, is second, but has already played one more match.
After completing preparations this Saturday, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm , against Ceará, at Arena Castelão. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view), Record and on Cazé TV.
The striker was officially reported by the STJD on Friday and could be preventively suspended, in addition to being banned from football for up to two years.
02 Ago 2025 | 12:59 |
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The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) Prosecutor's Office has charged Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique with alleged match-fixing. In response, the number 27's defense issued a statement to the 'Coluna do Fla' portal, refuting the accusation.
Flamengo's Bruno Henrique defended: "He was punished with a card in a play in which, obviously, there wasn't even a foul"
" Bruno Henrique was booked for a play in which, obviously, there wasn't even a foul. The claim that receiving a card for this play—in which there wasn't even a foul—was intended to influence the outcome of the match or the championship is absurd . The Superior Court of Justice (STJD) itself had previously dismissed a case based on the same allegations. The athlete's defense will demonstrate that this new complaint should also be dismissed."
Despite the complaint, Bruno Henrique remains free to play until the case is judged and should be included normally for the game between Flamengo and Ceará, this Sunday (3), at 6:30 pm, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão, at Arena Castelão.
The STJD Prosecutor's Office framed the player under two articles of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD):
The complaint will still be analyzed, and the athlete will have the right to a full defense before any trial.
José Boto and Filipe Luís still see the need to have two more athletes to strengthen Mengão's squad for the sequence
02 Ago 2025 | 12:00 |
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Flamengo's transfer window isn't over yet . Football director José Boto is still looking for two specific reinforcements to further strengthen the squad led by Filipe Luís . The club has already signed five players, but the board believes there are still gaps to be filled. This information comes from the 'GE' portal.
The main movement continues to be for Fiorentina striker Lucas Beltrán . A deal with the Italian club is already in place, and now the only thing left to do is convince the player. The Argentine, who was initially reluctant about a return to South American football, is beginning to welcome the club's offer .
In addition to a striker, Flamengo is seeking another defender. The need has been evident in recent games. With Danilo injured, only Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira remain as reliable options . Since Filipe Luís rarely uses the youngsters from the youth academy, the starting duo's fatigue has been noticeable—especially in the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, where their physical and mental fatigue was evident in the goal conceded. Although signing a defender is not considered a priority, the topic is being discussed internally, and José Boto is evaluating options on the market.
Flamengo still has time to finalize new deals. The transfer window in Brazil opened on July 10th and will remain open until September 2nd. Despite this, the board believes that the sooner the reinforcements are finalized , the sooner coach Filipe Luís will be able to count on a full squad.
So far, the club has signed five players : Saúl Ñíguez and Samuel Lino, both from Atlético Madrid; Emerson Royal, a right-back from Milan; Jorginho, a former Arsenal midfielder, signed during the Club World Cup transfer window; and Jorge Carrascal, a Colombian midfielder from Dynamo Moscow, who is already in Rio and should be officially confirmed soon. With the transfer window open until early September, more news is expected in the coming days.
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