NEW HIRING?! FLAMENGO MAKES QUICK DECISION AFTER PLAYER IS OFFERED

The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.

The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.

During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term. 

Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.

Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.

Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.

In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.

The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement. 

In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

Last Thursday (29), Alexandre Pato, former Corinthians striker, participated in an interview with "Flow Podcast" and spoke about one of the most emblematic moves of his career: the penalty taken with a dig over Dida , in a Grêmio x Corinthians match, in the quarter-finals of the 2013 Copa do Brasil. The player was managed by Tite and blasted the current coach of Flamengo, saying that the gaucho did not keep his word. p>

"I admire Tite, he's a great coach and human being. Then he made a mistake on this subject. Right away he said that everything that was going to be said would stay there. He started to insult me, calling me irresponsible , and he's the coach, I put my head down", said Alexandre Pato, in an interview with 'Flow Podcast', on Thursday (29).

"He's right. I made a mistake, I did it, you can talk But years passed and he wrote something in his book that he said he wasn't going to say. If he says he wouldn't say it, why did he write it in the book? It's a fair demand, it created a climate in Corinthians, a feeling of discomfort in the group", added Alexandre Pato.

Grêmio and Corinthians were competing for a place in the World Cup semi-finals of Brazil 2013. The match was decided on penalties and, when Pato was charged, Dida saved. However, the striker's poor form outraged the current coach of Flamengo, teammates and fans, as the charge was made with a weak dig.

With the elimination of Corinthians, Tite arrived in the locker room angry and charged Alexandre Pato, however, soon after, now calmer, the coach promised that the content of the charge would never leave the team's changing rooms. Arena do Grêmio. However, the coach's authorized biography gave details of the conflict.

No Flamengo by Tite there are still some doubts about the official penalty taker. This is because Gabigol, who was a starter, is now a reserve and would not enter the field just to take the charge. In this way, Pedro is the one who has beaten Rubro Negro's penalties.