SANTOS STUDYING THE HIRING OF FORMER FLAMENGO FOR THE SERIES B DISPUTE

This last Sunday (29), a meeting between two goalkeepers trained by Flamengo took place in the first division of Portugal. With Gabriel Batista, Santa Clara beat Boavista, from César, 1-0 and rose to fourth place in the competition.

The confrontation was completely dominated by Santa Clara, which gained access to the elite last season and has had a surprising campaign so far. The goal of the match was scored by striker Vinícius Lopes. The result leaves Gabriel Batista's team with 15 points, behind only Sporting (1st), Porto (2nd) and Benfica (3rd). However, the two former Flamengo goalkeepers were the highlights.

This is because Gabriel Batista did little against Boavista, but he still saved the two balls that went towards the goal. Santa Clara's absolute starter, the archer was very involved with the ball at his feet.

César, who returned to play in an official match after almost two years, received a new chance this Sunday (29). Despite the defeat, the goalkeeper showed he was prepared to take on the position despite the long period of inactivity. He made three difficult saves during the 90 minutes, in addition to intervening outside the box.

The result of the match leaves Boavista de César in 16th place in the Portuguese Championship after seven rounds. The team only has five points, with one win, two draws and four defeats.

Last Friday (27), coach Dorival Júnior called up the 23 players who will represent the Brazilian team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, Neymar was left out again, as he has not yet recovered from the serious illness. knee injury. However, the Canarinho coach admitted counting on the striker in 2025.

Dorival Júnior and the general coordinator of the CBF men's teams, Rodrigo Caetano, preached patience regarding Neymar's return and highlighted that the date of return to the field is Al-Hilal's decision.

"We are realizing how important this player is. That in the coming years, from the moment he returns, we can enjoy one of the great players of world football at a landmark moment in his career and in our national team. Let's wait, we are patient, it doesn't matter if he can't return in October, November or only in February", said Dorival before completing.

< "He has to be confident, acting and, above all, completely clear about this injury, which was not simple, it demands time, respect for the procedures that were carried out. It's a matter of waiting and I hope that, in the future, we can enjoy the ability of an athlete like this", declared Dorival.

AWAY FROM THE GRASS FOR ALMOST 1 YEAR

Neymar has been away from the field for 11 months and He has already started working with the ball, but still does not participate in activities with the other Al-Hilal athletes. 

Thus, the CBF plans to send representatives to Saudi Arabia soon to monitor the player's recovery. Even from a distance, the entity follows every step of the athlete's evolution, who has worked with the team's physical preparations.

Last Sunday (29), Flamengo won again in the Brazilian Championship after four rounds without triumph. In a game valid for the 28th round, the team defeated Athletico-PR 1-0 at Maracanã. With the aim of regaining confidence in the season, the cast did not receive a day off and will be performing again this Monday afternoon (30).

According to the portal 'Coluna do Fla', the cast starts at 3pm (Brasília time) at Ninho do Urubu. Activities focusing on the Copa do Brasil are scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm.

Change in Command

On Monday morning (30), the Flamengo announced the dismissal of coach Tite. The club also confirmed that Filipe Luís, current coach of the under-20 team, will take charge of the main team on an interim basis. Filipe will be responsible for leading training with a focus on the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil against Corinthians.

Focus on Upcoming Competitions

After elimination in the Libertadores , Flamengo directs its attention to the two competitions remaining in the season: the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa do Brasil. This Monday (30), the team begins preparations for the decisive clash against Corinthians.

Flamengo will return to the field this Wednesday (02), at Maracanã, to face Corinthians in the match first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, at 9:45 pm (Brasília time).

Situation in the Brazilian Championship

At the moment, Flamengo occupies fourth place in the Brazilian Championship table, with 48 points. The team is nine points away from leader Botafogo, who has 57 points. Furthermore, Flamengo still has one game less compared to other teams, referring to the first round of the competition.