EVEN WITH VARELA IN GOOD PHASE, FLAMENGO IS AIMING TO HIRE A LEADING RIGHT BACK

Speculated as a possible reinforcement of Flamengo to fill the gap left by Pedro, striker Anthony Martial is free on the market, but has not played since December 9, 2023. On that occasion, Manchester United, his former club, entered the field to face Bournemouth and lost 3-0 in the Premier League. Martial was a starter and played for 56 minutes.

At the beginning of the year, the French striker suffered a groin injury that required surgery. Therefore, he was away for around 42 days, only returning in March. Even though there were three months left on his contract, Manchester United chose to let go of the player. Since then, Martial has been evaluating his next club and Flamengo is paying attention to his movements.

Just like Flamengo, Anthony Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24. The star had several physical problems that kept him away from the field for a total of 60 days. Due to muscle pain, the player was not available for United in 12 matches last season.

Status of the deal between Flamengo and Anthony Martial

If the If Flamengo is really interested in the Frenchman, they will have to race against time and agree on the signing by Monday (9). Registration for free players is closing. According to Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, who works at the Gianluca Dimarzio portal, the deal could come to fruition soon.

Offered to Flamengo by his staff, Martial also had a drop in his personal numbers. In the 2022/23 season, the player scored six goals and provided two assists in the Premier League. In 2023/24, it was just one goal and no pass that resulted in the ball in the opponents' net.

Ticket sales for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, between Flamengo and opponent still to come to be defined, starts this Monday (9), at 10am. The game will be held on September 19th, at 7pm, at Maracanã. Nação fan members will have priority to purchase through the official website (flamengo.superingresso.com.br).

ACCESS TO THE STADIUM WITH FACIAL BIOMETRY E QR CODE

For the match, all fans who buy tickets online, in any sector of the stadium, will need to use registered facial biometrics to access Maracanã. No other means of access will be permitted for tickets purchased digitally. In addition, fans must have their original documents with photo upon entry.

Access to the stadium's security perimeter will be controlled by a dynamic QR code generated by the application Fla Tickets. Access to the interior of Maracanã will be done through facial biometrics.

SALE HOURS BY PRIORITY LEVELS

< Supporter members will have priority and variable discounts depending on the plan. The sales schedule will be divided by priority levels:

09/09 (10am) - Diamond+1 (level 0)

09/09 (4pm) - Diamond / Platinum+ 1 (level 1)

10/09 (10am) - Platinum / Gold+1 (level 2)

10/09 (4pm) - Gold / Silver+1 (level 3 )

11/09 (10am) - Silver (level 4)

12/09 (10am) - General Public online / Free Online

17/09 (10am) - Physical and free points of sale

19/09 (7pm) - Closing of online sales

VALUES TICKETS BY SECTOR

Tickets vary according to the chosen sector and fan membership plan. Check the prices:

North (Flamengo): Diamond: R$32.50; General Public: R$130.00 (half: R$65.00)

South (Flamengo): Diamond: R$40.00; General Public: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

Superior East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$60.00; General Public: R$240.00 (half: R$120.00)

Lower East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$75.00; General Public: R$300.00 (half: R$150.00)

Lower West (Flamengo): Diamond: R$100.00; General Public: R$400.00 (half: R$200.00)

Fla+ Space: R$300.00

Maracanã Mais (Flamengo): Diamond: R$431.25; General Public: R$1,500.00 (half: R$787.50)

South B (Visitor): Visitor: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

< br> ADDITIONAL SERVICES

In sectors that offer additional services, such as a buffet at Maracanã Mais, the discount will only be applied to the ticket price, being the cost of services charged in full.

On Thursday afternoon (5), Flamengo officially presented left-back Alex Sandro, at Ninho do Urubu. The signing of the experienced player aims to strengthen the red and black squad after the injury to Matías Viña, which will leave the team missing for a long period. In addition to Alex Sandro, Flamengo brought in other important reinforcements in this transfer window, such as Carlos Alcaraz, Gonzalo Plata and Michael, with the aim of maintaining a competitive level in all competitions.

FLAMENGO WILL NOT PRIORITIZE COMPETITIONS, SAYS SPINDEL

During the press conference that followed Alex Sandro's presentation, Bruno Spindel, Flamengo's executive director of football, spoke about the club's stance in relation to the tight calendar and the competitions remaining in the season. When asked whether Flamengo would prioritize any specific tournament, Spindel was emphatic in stating that the team will not make distinctions between competitions.

“Flamengo does not prioritize competitions. The serious injuries to Viña and Cebolinha alerted us to the stress that the calendar is imposing on our athletes. Our goal is to win all the tournaments we are playing in, and that means fighting for each title, whether in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil or the Libertadores”, declared Spindel.

< p>TIGHT SCHEDULE AND CALL-UPS TEAR OUT THE CAST

The director also highlighted the impact that the calendar and call-ups for the Copa América had on the physical wear and tear on the squad. According to Spindel, Flamengo had between five and six players called up, which required greater squad rotation and caused an accumulation of games for some athletes.

"People forget that during the Copa América, many of our players were with their teams. This increases the wear and tear on those who remain and also harms the squad's planning. In addition to the replacements we have already made, we brought in new athletes, such as Alex Sandro, to ensure that Flamengo remains competitive on all fronts", he explained. .

MORE OPTIONS FOR TITE WITH REINFORCEMENTS

Spindel mentioned that the recent signings aim to expand the options from coach Tite, allowing greater flexibility in the lineup and team rotation. "Our focus is to give Tite alternatives during the games, with a squad strong enough to compete in all competitions. We brought four reinforcements, and we believe that they will help us maintain the high level on the field", said the director.

The decision not to prioritize competitions, according to Spindel, is part of the club's institutional policy. “Flamengo’s premise is to compete on all fronts. The coach always puts the best team available on the field, taking into account the wear and tear of the players. The squad's commitment is total, even when functions on the field need to be adjusted due to the demands of the calendar,” he concluded.