DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS? WITH INVINCIBILITY, FLAMENGO HAS THE 2ND YOUNGEST CAST IN BRASILEIRÃO

The clash between Amazonas and Flamengo for the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena da Amazônia, in Manaus (AM). Fans will be able to follow the match on the Sportv and Premiere channels, in addition to the broadcast on CBN Radio and real time on the ge website.

Expectations and news

According to information from ge, coach Tite should make two changes to Flamengo's starting lineup. Léo Ortiz should take the place of Léo Pereira, who is injured, while Matheus Cunha could replace Rossi in goal. The return of Erick Pulgar is a possibility, however, the Chilean midfielder is not yet at his best after recovering from injury.

For Amazonas, coach Adilson Batista faces some absences. Mantuan and PH remain out due to injury, while striker Sassá is recovering from edema and is doubtful for the clash. b>

Amazonas needs to win by a goal difference to take the match to penalties and by two or more goals to guarantee direct classification. A draw by any score favors Flamengo, who seek to consolidate their presence in the round of 16.

The likely lineups for the match are:

Amazonas: Marcão; Patric, Miranda, Diogo Silva and Fabiano; Xavier, Wendell and Rafael Tavares; Ênio (Diego Torres), Jô and Matheus Serafim.

Flamengo: Matheus Cunha; Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, De la Cruz, Arrascaeta and Gerson; Cebolinha and Pedro. Coach: Tite.

Journalist Raisa Simplicio announced that the long-awaited match between Amazonas and Flamengo, valid for the Copa do Brasil, has already sold around 30 thousand tickets to date. The clash promises to excite football fans, but the high ticket prices are proving to be an obstacle to fully filling the stadium.

With a load destined for the visiting sector of 5 thousand tickets, the fans of Flamengo is close to exhausting its purchasing options. However, the exorbitant prices charged are challenging the massive presence of fans in the stands. For Flamengo fans, the entry price reaches R$ 300.00, while for Amazonas fans, prices can reach up to R$ 1,500.00.

Coach Maurício Souza is back in Brazil after his time in Indonesia, where he led Madura United. Now, at 50 years old, he takes charge of the Red Bull Bragantino under-23 team. The contract was signed until the end of 2025.

Maurício Souza has an extensive history of work in the basic categories. He had significant spells at Flamengo and Botafogo, where he worked mainly on developing young talents. "I worked in transition categories for a long time. I don't think I will have any difficulties. I'm already quite used to it, especially having a structure like the one the club offers", said the coach.

PROFESSIONAL PATH

The new coach of Red Bull Bragantino's under-23s began his career as coach of Flamengo's under-20s, before taking on the role of assistant coach. On some occasions, he commanded Flamengo's main team on an interim basis, especially during the Campeonato Carioca, using a group of young players. However, his time at Flamengo ended in 2022, when he was fired.

In the same year, Maurício Souza was hired by Vasco da Gama. However, his stay at the club was short and marked by irregular results in Series B. In eight games, he recorded three wins, three defeats and two draws, which led to his dismissal.

CHALLENGE AT RED BULL BRAGANTINO

Now, Maurício Souza faces a new challenge at the head of Red Bull Bragantino's under-23s. He will be responsible for leading the team in the Copa Paulista, which will be held in the second half of this year.