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Pre-candidate talks about Flamengo stadium: “the only team capable of finishing in 4 years is mine”
President of the Board of Directors believes that a new arena is a dream, but does not want SAF to finance the works
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Flamengo is still living the dream of starting work on its new stadium. After Caixa Econômica Federal give up action to annul the expropriation of the Gasologista land by the city of Rio de Janeiro, Mais Querido is closer to receiving the term of ownership and being able to work on the site that it sold at auction in July 31st. In an election year at the club, pre-candidates have been addressing the topic in recent interviews.
On the podcast 'Fala João!', by presenter João Guilherme, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, spoke about Mais Querido's dream stadium. The president of Flamengo's Board of Directors said that he has a very capable team around him and that the group that is with him in the candidacy is more prepared for the challenge than anyone else involved in this election.
“ I understand that the stadium is a dream of the entire Nation and it will happen. That said, apart from the land, we have absolutely nothing. When I look at the team that is with me, the team that is by my side, I am absolutely sure that the only team today at Flamengo that has the ability to execute this in the time we will have of four and a half years is the one that is with me,” said Bap.
The leader also states that the group that is at his side will have the capacity not only for construction, but also for generating the financial resources necessary for the work and guaranteed that, if he becomes president, Flamengo it will not give up sports performance or become SAF to be able to finance the project.
“So I see that we have a lot of competent people to help not only build, but generate resources, without which Flamengo could be in a dangerous situation. Flamengo will have a stadium, it will not give up its sporting performance or its independence to become SAF. So if anyone thinks that they are going to use the stadium as a way to transform Flamengo into SAF, they can take the horse out of the rain because it won't happen”, declared the president of the Administrative Council.
Despite Without going into details, Bap said that he plans to increase the club's revenue by 50% over the next five years, which would take the red and black revenue to around R$2 billion and that these additional revenues would be enough to finance the project with minimal debt and capable of being resolved already in Flamengo's budget.
“Our plan is to increase Flamengo's revenue by 50% in five years from R$1.4 billion to R$2.1 billion and increase the club's profitability and operating margin from 25% to 31%. This gain over time will cover approximately R$1.5 billion additionally that Flamengo does not have today. With R$300 (million), R$700 million would be missing. I estimate that our stadium will cost something like R$2.5 billion. Then you could put into debt a club that earns more than R$2 billion, from a hundred and a few million today to 700 (million), which would be somewhere between 35, 40% of the club's revenue. And then, the stadium business itself would contribute with the business itself to pay for the stadium”, he concluded.
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Flamengo reorganizes midfield after Pulgar's injury
With a weakened midfield, the coach evaluates internal options and the possibility of reinforcements in the market after the Club World Cup
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Flamengo will have to deal with the prolonged absence of Erick Pulgar . The Chilean suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot after a hard tackle by Harry Kane in the friendly against Chelsea. The medical forecast is that he will be out of action for up to three months.
The moment is delicate. The injury occurred on the eve of the resumption of the Brasileirão and in the midst of the dispute for a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil . Pulgar had been one of the team's pillars in protecting the defense and distributing the game.
THRUSH LEAVES A HOLE IN THE MOST LOVED ONE
Pulgar's absence is added to Gerson's imminent departure to Zenit in Russia. The Joker has already said goodbye to the group and is just waiting for bureaucratic details to board. With that, Filipe Luís is left without two absolute starters in the midfield.
DESPAIR IN FLAMENGO'S MIDFIELD
In addition to the technical loss, the sector that was already lean now experiences a lack of numbers and experience . Flamengo now only has Allan, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and De La Cruz as immediate options.
Among the names available, Allan is the one who most closely matches Pulgar's profile . With good game reading, strong marking and defensive positioning, he has played in this role on other occasions and could take over as the first midfielder.
Despite this, Allan's history of injuries and physical irregularity are a warning sign. Filipe Luís will need to use his players in moderation and have viable alternatives on the bench. The youth academy's gem, Evertton Araújo, is another name on the table. The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has good dynamics, but still struggles to deal with the pressure from the opposing defense, especially when moving the ball out.
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Flamengo squad has long rest after Club World Cup
The main cast was given four days off and will return to training on Saturday, February 4th, at CT George Helal, later this week.
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The Flamengo delegation will depart for Rio de Janeiro at 10pm this Monday (30), and is expected to arrive at 6:30am on Tuesday at Tom Jobim International Airport (RIOGaleão). Disembarkation will be made via the international lounge, with restricted access, with no press service scheduled.
TIME OF RECOVERY
The return marks the end of an important stage of the red-black pre-season, which had its high point in the Club World Cup. With the elimination against Bayern Munich, the club ends its stay in the United States and begins to turn the key to national commitments.
FLAMENGO ARRIVES IN RIO DE JANEIRO
According to the schedule released by the club, the players will only return to activities next Saturday (4), at 9:30 am, at Ninho do Urubu. The technical committee chose to give the group four days off, taking into account the intense sequence of games and trips in recent days.
The break also serves as preparation for the next commitment of the season , still without a set date, which allows physical and mental recovery after exhausting weeks.
Despite the early elimination in the round of 16, Flamengo 's performance in the World Cup was considered positive by the coaching staff and fans. The team qualified as leaders of Group D by beating Chelsea 3-1 and showed good moments even in the 4-2 defeat to Bayern Munich . The performance against two European giants, especially the collective attitude and competitiveness, was seen as a sign that the work at the beginning of the season is on the right track.
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Pulgar has a set deadline to return to the pitch for Flamengo after injury detected
Chilean midfielder suffered a new fracture in his foot during the Club World Cup and will be out of action for the Mais Querido, the board continues to support him and is not thinking about reinforcements
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The defeat to Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup brought an even more bitter consequence for Flamengo. Erick Pulgar, a regular starter in midfield, suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and is a concern for the team's medical department. The Chilean will be re-evaluated in Rio de Janeiro, but initial signs indicate a recovery time of over two months.
The injury occurred in the 42nd minute of the first half, shortly after Pulgar fouled Harry Kane . He was left on the ground in intense pain and had to be substituted before half-time. In 2023, the same player had already suffered a similar problem, spending 69 days away from the pitch.
A PROBLEM AHEAD IN FILIPE LUÍS' CAST
The feeling within the club is not the best. A person connected to Flamengo's football department, interviewed by the Coluna do Fla portal, admitted that the current situation could be even more delicate than the previous one. "Now it seems to be worse (the player's situation), we'll find out in Rio", said the source.
A TIME OF BAD CHOICES
The number 5 was in good form and was a key player in the structure set up by Filipe Luís in the midfield. His absence represents a significant gap, especially given the tight schedule and other expected absences for the main squad.
Even with the worrying diagnosis, the Flamengo football leadership is cautious and avoiding any immediate movement in the market. According to an investigation by Coluna do Fla, the internal understanding is that the team has viable alternatives to fill Pulgar's absence. Pulgar's absence coincides with the imminent departure of Gerson, who is negotiating his transfer to Russian or Arab football . This means that Flamengo, in a few days, will see two important names in the sector no longer available.
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