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Peñarol is preparing intensively for the decisive clash against Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores. The Uruguayan club faces Miramar Misiones this Saturday (07), at the Centenário Stadium, in the 10th round of the Uruguayan Championship. The game will be a crucial opportunity for the team to adjust its rhythm and align its strategies before facing the Brazilian Rubro-Negro next Thursday (19), at Maracanã.

Peñarol coach, Alfredo Arias , confirmed that the team will enter the field with maximum strength against Miramar Misiones. The decision to select the main players reflects the importance of the duel for the team, which is preparing for the high-level international clash against Flamengo. Peñarol does not want to leave any room for mistakes, making the most of each match before the Libertadores semi-final.

The match against Miramar Misiones is an essential step for Peñarol. With the Uruguayan internal competition already quite fierce, the team needs to guarantee good results to remain competitive in the Uruguayan Championship. However, the match also serves as a final test for the players and the coaching staff to adjust their physical and tactical form before the big challenge against Flamengo.

The clash against Flamengo is eagerly awaited. Rubro-Negro, current champion of the Libertadores, is a strong opponent, and Peñarol will have to be in top form to face them. The Uruguayan team needs to be prepared in both tactical and physical terms to face one of the strongest clubs in the South American competition.

With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.

The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.

"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.

Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.

"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.

Pedro, striker of Flamengo, received messages of support from his teammates David Luiz, Léo Ortiz and Gerson after suffering a knee ligament injury. The situation generated concern at the club, as this is the second time that the number 9 has faced this type of problem in his career. The group demonstrated solidarity and unity at a critical moment, expressing words of encouragement and wishing a quick recovery for the player, who is a key player in the Red and Black squad.

This new injury represents a significant challenge both for the athlete and for the Flamengo, which depends on your skill and presence on the field to maintain a high level in competitions. Pedro, one of the main names on the team, has been through a similar situation in the past, when he faced a long and delicate recovery. Now, with this new setback, the expectation is that he will need a similar recovery period, depending on the severity confirmed by medical examinations.

Pedro already dealt with a knee injury in 2018, when he was still playing for Fluminense. On that occasion, he suffered a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, one of the most feared injuries among high-performance athletes. The recovery process was long, keeping the striker sidelined for months, until he could return to his ideal form. Even with this adversity in the past, Pedro recovered and managed to successfully resume his career, gaining space in the Flamengo and eventually in the Brazilian National Team.

This previous experience of dealing with a serious injury could be a positive factor for Pedro now, as he has already been through a rehabilitation process and knows the physical and psychological challenges that accompany this type of recovery. However, each injury has its own particularities, and Flamengo's medical team will work to ensure he receives the best possible treatment to return safely to the pitch.