Fluminense faces Flamengo at Maracanã this Saturday night (11), at 6:30 pm
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With André at the disposal of Fernando Diniz, Fluminense will face Flamengo at Maracanã this Saturday night (11), at 6:30 pm, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. The confrontation takes place a week after Flu won the Libertadores against Boca Juniors, at the same Maracanã, and this topic was addressed by midfielder André.
As stated by Fluminense's number 7, Flamengo is recovering its good performance under the command of coach Tite. However, in an interview on the eve of the classic, André highlighted that Fluminense is the current Libertadores champion.
“Flamengo is playing very well in the championship again, we came from the Libertadores title. It will be a very competitive game. We always go in to look for victory”, said André.
Even occupying eighth place in the Brasileirão with 46 points, Fluminense seems to have entered a more relaxed period in the tournament. However, André assured that this will be different, at least in this round, against Flamengo. The rival has the opportunity to influence Mengão's chances of winning the Brasileirão title.
"Although we are in a more relaxed phase, with the intense season we had, especially in the games, we are athletes and we appreciate the competition. We like being on the field, wearing the Fluminense shirt, especially in a classic. This motivates us to maintain concentration and passion for what we do", he concluded.
The club has its irreparable loss
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In the last round of the Libertadores group stage, Flamengo, now under the command of coach Tite, saw its long undefeated streak as home team come to an end. The 1-0 defeat marked the end of a run of 28 matches without losing at home in the competition. The negative result was a shock for the fans, mainly because it occurred at a crucial moment in the season and because of the expectations surrounding the team led by a renowned coach like Tite.
The last time Flamengo had been defeated at Maracanã by the Libertadores was in April 2019, when Peñarol beat the red-black team by the same score of 1-0. The current setback, therefore, brought back memories of that game, creating a feeling of déjà vu among fans . It is worth remembering that, at that time, Flamengo was in a moment of transition and seeking to consolidate itself as one of the powers of South American football.
With the arrival of Tite at the helm of Flamengo, the expectation was that the team would gain tactical consistency and competitiveness in important tournaments, such as the Libertadores itself. Tite, who has a respected CV, mainly for his work in the Brazilian national team, was hired with the mission of making Flamengo become dominant again both on the national and international scene.
The defeat at home, however , served as a cold water for part of the fans who expected a quiet victory. Their unbeaten record at home was seen as one of Flamengo's trump cards in continental competition, a guarantee of strength within their domains. By losing this status, the team will now need to deal with the pressure and doubts that arise from this result.
Coach recognizes mistakes in the first leg
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After the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals, coach Tite held a press conference at Maracanã. The team did not perform well and was booed by the fans. Despite the setback, the coach remained confident for the second leg, which will be held in Uruguay.
Regarding the boos coming from the stands, Tite admitted that the fans' dissatisfaction is understandable. "Of course this hurts, especially on the human side. But experience shows that, when you deliver a good production, the fan's reaction is proportional to the love they feel for the club", said the coach, highlighting the emotional bond between the fans and the Most Dear.
The coach was also asked about the difficulty of Mengão in achieving victories away from home in the Libertadores, since 2022. The last victory away from home came on August 31, 2022, against Vélez Sarsfield, with an impressive 4-0. "We have a great opportunity to break this sequence This is part of the history of football, and I believe we are fully capable of getting there and changing this scenario", replied Tite, showing optimism.
Tite guaranteed that the team will be more effective in Uruguay, promising a better performance. "Within two or three minutes, we score the goal, and from that point on, we work on the result. In some moments we were hasty, and the opposing goalkeeper also had merit. But I'm confident that we will create half of the opportunities and convert them into goals there. You can charge me later", said the coach, projecting a positive scenario for the second leg.
Player is on loan to a European team, currently
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In the quest to maintain great promises under their own control, Flamengo sought to strengthen the bond with young striker André. According to the investigation by journalist “Flazoeiro”, Rubro-Negro agreed to purchase another 20% of the athlete's commercial rights with América-RJ, the training club.
The 22-year-old player, is on loan to Estrela Amadora, from Portugal. Among Flamengo fans, the boy is affectionately known as “Bruno Henrique's son”, due to the physical similarity between the players.
Before loaning the player, Rubro-Negro renewed the contract until June 2025. André returns to Ninho do Urubu after loaning to the Portuguese club after the end of the current European season. In other words, he should be integrated into the squad in June this year.
Finally, Flamengo had been trying to acquire a certain percentage since the 2022 state championship. At the time, André even had some professional opportunities.< /p>
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