RELEASED THE VERB! FOR JOURNALIST, FLAMENGO DESERVED TO HAVE LOST TO ATLÉTICO-GO

Flamengo prepares to face Fluminense in the decision of Carioca Championship, and one of the main topics discussed in sports media is the favoritism of the red-black. For commentator Osvaldo Pascoal, the team led by Tite is still a favorite, but not with the same superiority as before. href = "https://www.sofascore.com/en/time/futebol/flamengo/5981" target = "_ blank"> Flamengo has had a "favorite" status in confrontations like this, but the current cast situation reduces this advantage. According to him, the absence of the top three center -out is a relevant factor to balance the dispute against Fluminense. It is not favorite, because Flamengo has no three center -uprs. One is returning from injury (Juninho), Bruno Henrique has injured himself and Pedro cannot play - Pascoal said. Cast are prominent points

Even without its main attackers, Pascoal stressed that the depth of the Mengão cast allows the team to follow as a favorite. He cited tactical improvisations held throughout the competition as a clue of the group's strength. Where he did not have the left side, he threw the right back on the left side, etc. - explained the commentator. Final

With the downs in the attack, Tite should promote changes to the starting lineup. According to information, Luiz Araújo should take over the place of Bruno Henrique in the offensive sector. Juninho, who would be the natural substitute, still seeks rhythm after weeks removed by injury.

the right-back wesley It has become an essential piece for Flamengo , under the command of Filipe Luís, has shown great evolution. His safe and offensive performances aroused the interest of European football giants. Now, Real Madrid, a club where Vinícius Júnior plays, studies an onslaught by the 21-year-old. The Spanish team seeks a new reinforcement for the right side and can formalize a proposal in the next transfer windows. The crf pleases the Madrid leaders, who closely observe their progression in Brazilian football. Style = "Border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> other European clubs have tried to hire Wesley

Real Madrid is not the first European club to show interest in hiring the side. Wesley was close to transferring to Atalanta, Italy, in a negotiation that was not realized.

In addition, Everton and Aston Villa, both from England, Milan, from Italy, and Zenit, from Russia , also submitted proposals by the player. All offers, however, were rejected by Mengão. 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24); "> Even with the possibility of negotiation on the horizon, Wesley continues to focus with the cast of Flamengo for the decision of the Carioca Championship. Filipe Luís team faces Fluminense this Wednesday (12), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in Maracanã, for the first game of the final of the state competition. The right-back will be available and can be a key piece for the CRF in search of the title.

o Carioca reaches its decisive phase with a weight classic. Current state champion, Flamengo seeks to maintain hegemony and raise another trophy, while Fluminense tries to recover the title won in 2023. The first match of the final takes place this Wednesday (12), at 21h30 (Brasília), in Maracanã. href = "https://www.sofascore.com/pt/time/futebol/flamengo/5981" target = "_ blank"> more beloved secured his place in overcoming Vasco da Gama in the semifinals, winning the two clashes and adding an aggregate score of 3 to 1. He advanced by dispatching Botafogo, showing strength in the final stretch of the competition.

The team of Luís enters some important embezzlement in the offensive industry. Everton Cebolinha, Michael and Pedro are out of the decision, while Bruno Henrique follows as doubt after feeling muscle pain in the last game against Vasco. Ganso and Lima continue off the team, while the team's biggest question is who will be Thiago Silva's partner in defense. Ignácio and Freytes vie for the vacancy next to the experienced defender. Style = "Border: 1px Solid RGB (197, 0, 24);"> fans will be able to follow the first confrontation of the Carioca Championship final by different platforms. The match will be broadcast on TV open by Globo and Band channels, while SporTV displays the duel on closed TV. For those who prefer streaming, Goat YouTube and Pay-Per-View Premiere also make live transmission available. Lineups

Fabio; Guga (Samuel Xavier), Thiago Silva, Ignácio and Fuentes; Otávio, Martinelli and Jhon Arias; Serna, pipe and canobbio.

Flamengo (Technician: Filipe Luís)

Rossi;; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Varela; Pulgar, from La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Gerson and Plata.