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Grêmio's season is far from positive. Despite the Grenal victory, which brought momentary relief and boosted the confidence of the squad and fans , the overall balance is still negative, marked by frustration and underperformance, which could lead to a positive outcome for Flamengo .

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2026

Regardless of who takes over as club president, significant changes are expected within the squad. Grêmio is expected to look for key reinforcements in the market to strengthen the squad for next season , with a Flamengo striker on its priority list.

EVERTON CEBOLINHA ON THE AGENDA

One of the names being discussed is Everton Cebolinha , a Grêmio idol currently playing for Flamengo . The striker has lost his place at the Rio de Janeiro club and, until the end of the season, is expected to play only in games with the reserves or in rotation. His departure is considered likely.

Furthermore, Marcelo Marques, responsible for the purchase of the Arena and a great admirer of Cebolinha's football, can help behind the scenes to make the negotiation possible , even without holding the position of president, since he withdrew from the race for the position.

MANO MENEZES' SITUATION

Coach Mano Menezes, experienced and accustomed to dealing with pressure, has been on the up and down at various points this year . Despite having set up the team well to beat Internacional, the ups and downs persist, as evidenced by the draw against Botafogo, a game in which Tricolor nearly lost.

Cruzeiro lost to Vasco this Saturday (27), in São Januário, and saw Flamengo gain the chance to open up an advantage at the top of the Brasileirão if they beat Corinthians this Sunday (28). After the final whistle, striker Kaio Jorge lamented the negative result , but already projected the duel next Thursday (02), against Rubro-Negro, as a real decision.

Kaio Jorge before Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: "The Brasileirão is very complicated"

"We knew it would be a very difficult match; playing here is tough. We started the game a little off and conceded a goal, which made things difficult . When we got back into the game in the second half, we conceded another, which made things even more difficult," the striker declared.

" But we don't have time to regret it now; the Brasileirão is very complicated . And on Thursday we'll face Flamengo . So, on Thursday, Cruzeiro will have a decision," Kaio Jorge added in an interview with Amazon Prime.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

With the defeat to Vasco, Cruzeiro remains with 50 points, in second place. The Minas Gerais team, however, runs the risk of seeing Flamengo increase the gap at the top , if Rubro-Negro beats Corinthians this Sunday (28).

Furthermore, Palmeiras could also overtake the Belo Horizonte team if they defeat Bahia in this round and take second place. Thus, Cruzeiro is under pressure both to maintain its position behind Flamengo and to avoid losing ground in the table.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO X CRUZEIRO?

The duel between Flamengo and Cruzeiro is scheduled for next Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast by Premiere (pay-per-view) throughout Brazil, in addition to full coverage by Gazeta do Urubu.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Before facing Cruzeiro, Flamengo faces Corinthians this Sunday (27), at 8:30 pm, at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão . Mais Querido is the leader of the competition with 51 points, one more than Raposa, but with two games less. Alvinegro is in 11th place with 29 points.

After the exhausting classification against Estudiantes in the Libertadores, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (28), against Corinthians , for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. The duel will be at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena , and coach Filipe Luís must promote important changes in the lineup.

CONFIRMED SHORTAGES

Full-back Ayrton Lucas, suspended after receiving a third yellow card, is out. To replace him, Filipe Luís could opt for Alex Sandro, who started against Estudiantes , or Matías Viña , who hasn't started a game since July 31st. Viña, who is also out, is Erick Pulgar, recovering from a fractured right foot, and Michael, who has left ankle pain.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo is expected to take to the field with a significantly changed team compared to its recent matches . The likely lineup is: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira (Léo Ortiz) and Viña; Allan (Jorginho), De la Cruz, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

The coach is also expected to rest key players to preserve the squad for the remainder of the season. Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, and Gonzalo Plata could start on the bench , while the defensive duo of Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, overworked with games, should be rotated with the introduction of Danilo.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Leader of the Brasileirão, Flamengo has 51 points . Cruzeiro, who lost to Vasco 2-0 this Saturday (27), is in second place with 50 points. Right behind them is Palmeiras, in third, with 49, and who still takes to the field this Sunday (28), against Bahia, at 4 pm. Corinthians is in 11th place with 29 points.