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This Saturday (12), Jorginho will have an opportunity that has been awaited since his arrival at Flamengo . After leaving a good impression at the Club World Cup, the midfielder will start for the first time at Maracanã, against São Paulo, in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match starts at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) and marks the beginning of a new configuration in the red-black midfield sector.

NAMES MISS THE MIDFIELD

A midfield overhaul is inevitable. Gerson's sale to Zenit in Russia and Erick Pulgar's broken foot, which will see him out for up to three months, have disrupted the core of Filipe Luís's team. The interim coach will face the challenge of reorganizing the team's central midfield, which now relies on Jorginho as a key figure in transition and playmaking.

Jorginho is expected to play alongside Nicolás de la Cruz, forming a new defensive midfield duo that combines tactical intelligence and intensity. While the Uruguayan tends to roam closer to the opponent's box, Jorginho has a more measured profile, with good passing and reading of the game. The coaching staff is betting that the two will complement each other on the field.

JORGINHO HAS A NEW ROLE

Although almost the entire squad is available, the absences in midfield require special attention. Filipe Luís has used Léo Ortiz as a makeshift midfielder in previous games, but the idea is for Jorginho to regularly take over the position. Internally, the club believes the player has the potential to be a key player, especially with the style of play adopted in recent months.

Behind the scenes, Flamengo is monitoring names to fill the void left by Gerson. The board's favorite is Jorge Carrascal, currently at Dynamo Moscow. The Colombian is considered "plan A" by football director José Boto, who has already initiated initial contact with the player's staff. The deal, however, still depends on progress in negotiations with the Russian club.

After the break for the Club World Cup, the Brazilian Championship resumes activities this weekend . The 13th round will have seven games in its schedule, with the duel between Flamengo and São Paulo, on Saturday (13), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, as the main highlight.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

Ricardo Capriotti talks about Flamengo vs. São Paulo: "It won't be bad"

Despite the anticipation surrounding the clash between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, journalist Ricardo Capriotti offered a humorous critique of the return of the national tournament. During the program Esporte em Debate , he mocked the competition's mediocre technical quality.

"I confess I was missing a bad game. Flamengo vs. São Paulo won't be bad, but from now on, we'll have a lot of weak games. It's not a inferiority complex, it's just reality. We have a lot of bad games here. At the Club World Cup, there were few , especially those from the Japanese and American teams," he said.

The journalist's statement reflects a recurring view among analysts: despite the competitiveness, the Brasileirão still experiences technically limited matches , which directly impacts the quality of the show.

TEAMS MOMENT

Leading the Brasileirão with 24 points, Flamengo arrives on a high after two consecutive victories in the competition . Under Filipe Luís, the team has shown consistency, with highlights including strong offensive performance and solid squad.

On the other hand, São Paulo is going through a difficult time. With just 12 points, they sit in 14th place and have lost four of their last five games . Now under the command of Hernán Crespo, who returns to the club, the Tricolor is trying to react and move away from the relegation zone.

Real Madrid's 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals has gained a separate chapter off the field— and the protagonist is Vinícius Júnior . PSG's dominant performance, which easily secured a spot in the final, left the Merengue fans frustrated. But it was a scene off the field that heated up tempers: Vinícius Júnior was spotted smiling on the bench during the second half of the match.

HARD BUT FAIR DEFEAT

Xabi Alonso's team was largely outclassed on the field. PSG built up the impressive lead with authority and even rested starters early in the second half. This absolute dominance was a heavy blow to the Madrid team, who were dreaming of a world final.

With the score already 3-0, the official broadcast cameras captured the Brazilian striker talking and smiling on the bench, alongside other teammates. Despite trying to cover his face with his hands, the image quickly went viral on social media , being shared by sports pages and fans. The backlash was immediate—and negative.

CRITICISM AND REPERCUSSION

On social media, some fans interpreted the behavior as a sign of disengagement in the face of a difficult time for the club. The website Real Madrid Confidencial called the incident "unacceptable," echoing the dissatisfaction of many fans.

Despite the controversy, neither the club nor the player have made any official statements. The expectation now is on the reaction of the Real Madrid locker room and board to the repercussions—and on Vini Jr. 's response on the field in the upcoming matches of the season.