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DUE TO INJURY, FLAMENGO WILL HAVE AN IMPORTANT MISSING OF TWO PLAYERS FOR THE GAME AGAINST GOIÁS

Mais Querido is heading to the Brasileirão with problems in the starting lineup

19 Set 2023 | 12:45 |

This Wednesday, September 20th, we will have a clash between Goiás and Flamengo following the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The game is scheduled to take place at the Hailé Pinheiro Stadium, also known as Serrinha, at 7pm (Brasília time). Goiás, which is currently in first place outside the relegation zone, will face a Flamengo team that is dividing its attention with the final of the Copa do Brasil.

In this match, Mais Querido will be without striker Gabigol and full-back Wesley, both suspended. Therefore, Thiago Maia and Matheuzinho should return to the starting lineup. Cebolinha also has a chance to appear in attack with Pedro and Bruno Henrique, Sampaoli will define the starting team in training this Tuesday.

Other casualties for Mengão will also be defenders Léo Pereira and Erik Pulgar. The athletes felt discomfort and will be spared for the return duel against the Tricolor from São Paulo in the final of the Copa do Brasil, next Sunday.

In the first round, Flamengo won 2-0 at Maracanã. In their last game, Goiás lost to Palmeiras 1-0 at Allianz Parque, in the Brazilian Championship, while Flamengo was beaten at home by São Paulo 1-0, in the first game of the Copa do Brasil final and also lost his last commitment for the Brasileirão, when the club lost 3-0.

Probable Flamengo lineup

Matheus Cunha; Matheuzinho, Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Igor Jesus, Thiago Maia, Gérson and Victor Hugo; Bruno Henrique and Pedro.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

DUE TO INJURY, FLAMENGO WILL HAVE AN IMPORTANT MISSING OF TWO PLAYERS FOR THE GAME AGAINST GOIÁS