FEAR THAT BECAME LEADERSHIP! FLAMENGO FINALS CROSSING THE COPA AMÉRICA AND HARVESTS THE FRUITS ON THE TABLE

Flamengo plays the last game of its journey this Thursday with absences caused by the Copa América. Against Fortaleza, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, Tite's team can finish the round consolidated in the lead of the Brazilian Championship, and bring good results for the season.

There will be nine matches with absences in the total. Flamengo was the team most affected by the calendar with games taking place during the Copa América. Fla had five casualties, with Erick Pulgar returning after the group stage, as he was eliminated with Chile. Arrascaeta, Varela, De la Cruz and Viña remain with the Uruguay team.

Fla has five wins, one draw and one defeat in the period. The 16 points from 24 played were essential for the team to take the lead. This is one of the legacies of the most complicated period of the season.

Another benefit is the strength of the group. Several players went to the field in sacrifice, especially because the red-and-black also suffered from injuries, in addition to playing improvised in some situations. The group bought the technical committee's ideas to make the period work and this has been celebrated at Ninho d Urubu.

Leaderships have also been consolidated

Gerson , David Luiz and Pedro became technical references and within the locker room. They already had an active voice on a daily basis, but the period consolidates them as important names for the group.

"Forgotten" became an option. Wesley and Léo Ortiz were the players who played little and stood out the most in these weeks. The first can fight for a place with Varela, while the second, without a place in defense, can compete for a place in midfield. Another who played improvised was Léo Pereira, who became a reserve among the defenders, but did well as a left-back.

Young people gain confidence

Lorran was the who gained more minutes and, despite the lack of regularity, was praised by Tite. The coach understands that he still needs maturity, but the boy could appear as an important player in the game until the end of 2024. Others like Victor Hugo, Evertton Araújo and even Matheus Gonçalves gained some minutes.

Pedro stands as an idol. The striker was booed at the beginning of the year and just under five months later there is a flag in the stands and music in his honor. Decisive and fundamental for Flamengo in the last few games, he has established himself among the club's main names. The time of problems with Gabigol also helped in this sense.

Reaping the fruits

Flamengo could end the period with 70 .37% success if you win today (11), something many people would not think of. Of the four who remain in the Copa América, three are starters. In the seven Brasileirão games before the national team competition, the success rate was 66.66%.