WORLD WORLD 2025: RIVER PLATE GUARANTEES 4TH SPOT AMONG SOUTH AMERICANS IN THE COMPETITION WHICH WILL HAVE FLAMENGO

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 was seriously injured while he was available for the Brazilian team. Now, the Flamengo to resolve the bureaucracy in order to receive compensation from FIFA. Thus, the CBF promised to support Mais Querido in the process with the international entity. However, the national entity will only focus on the case after the game against Paraguay, on Tuesday (10).

According to information from UOL, after the end of the FIFA Date, the Brazilian team's doctors will have to prepare a report on the situation of the red-black number 9. Soon after, the document must be sent to the highest governing body of world football so that Mais Queridoenter the Club Protection Program, responsible for determining compensation when players are injured while serving the national teams .

Thus, Flamengo will have 28 days to complete the bureaucracy, this is the deadline given by FIFA to request compensation. The club needs to make an online call, attaching all the documents required to prove the injury, the severity and the long-term perspective of Pedro.

In addition, the tests must have signatures from the doctors of Mais Querido and the Brazilian team. In addition, the club will need to present the salaries received by Pedro in at least two languages: Portuguese and/or (English, Spanish, German or French).

Pedro was seriously injured in training with the Brazilian team last Wednesday (4). The red-black number 9 suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The recovery period for injuries of this type is nine to 12 months. Therefore, the player will only return to the pitch in 2025.