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Bayer Leverkusen coach praises the facilities at Ninho do Urubu and highlights that he doesn't know Flamengo

The teams will face each other this Friday afternoon (18), in Gávea; Mais Querido decided to drop four athletes from the professional team for the friendly

Flamengo and Bayer face each other this Friday afternoon (18), in Gávea, in a friendly pre-season match (Reproduction/Bayer Leverkusen)
Flamengo and Bayer face each other this Friday afternoon (18), in Gávea, in a friendly pre-season match (Reproduction/Bayer Leverkusen)

18 Jul 2025 | 07:35 |

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On Friday afternoon (18), Flamengo U-20 and Bayer Leverkusen will play a friendly match at 3 pm, in Gávea, as a way of preparing for the German team's pre-season. Thus, in a press conference, coach Erick Ten Hag praised the structure of the Mais Querido Training Center. In addition, the coach highlighted that he does not know any of the Rubro-Negro players.





Ten Hag praises the structures at CT Ninho do Urubu: "You feel the vibration at that large training camp (Ninho do Urubu)."


He continued: "So, it's also an inspiration for us to train. Some have already said that European clubs don't usually visit Brazil for pre-season training, and we're probably the first to do so. I think it's special and we feel that way ," he declared, before concluding:

"For tomorrow's game (Friday), I don't know any Flamengo players, but I'm sure they have a strong team. My analyst has already said that they are very good players and that they have a good team. It will be our first test. We will play with a mixed team. They will probably be in better physical condition. We have to work and prepare for this game," Erik Ten Hag concluded in a press conference this Thursday (17).

HOW FLAMENGO ARRIVES FOR THE FRIENDLY MATCH

The team playing the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen will be the "Garotos do Ninho" (Nest Boys). However, Flamengo has decided to include some players from its professional squad for the match, including Matheus Gonçalves, Cleiton, Matheus Cunha, and Matías Viña. Thus, Flamengo will be at full strength for the match.

FOCUS ON THE MATCH

Flamengo U-20 and Bayer Leverkusen will face each other this Friday afternoon (18), at 3 pm, in Gávea. The match will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and Cazé TV, both on YouTube. The game will serve as preparation for the German team's European season.


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Jhon Arias does not rule out moving to Flamengo in 2026 - understand

After a successful spell at Fluminense, the midfielder is going through a period of adaptation in English football and may have an uncertain future, while Mengão watches

Jhon Arias is adapting at Wolverhampton, prioritizes staying in Europe, but Flamengo is closely monitoring his future - photo: reproduction
Jhon Arias is adapting at Wolverhampton, prioritizes staying in Europe, but Flamengo is closely monitoring his future - photo: reproduction

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After winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense, Jhon Arias left Brazilian football after the Club World Cup and joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in England. At his new club, the Colombian has started the last few matches but has yet to establish himself.


So far, he hasn't scored any goals and is struggling to adapt to English football. Even so, Arias remains focused on Europe. The midfielder recently stated that his goal is to perform in English football, but he doesn't rule out a return to Brazil in the future.


FLAMENGO FOLLOWS THE COLOMBIAN


According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, Flamengo has already made an initial inquiry into the player. Although negotiations are not underway, Flamengo is seen as one of the few teams in Brazil able to offer salaries close to those earned in Europe.

" Obviously, Arias prioritizes staying in Europe; he just arrived there. He wants to perform for his team. But if that doesn't happen, only Flamengo can offer a salary close to what he earns in Europe," said Fabrício. It's worth remembering that the next transfer window won't open for another three months, so any official moves are unlikely to happen until after that period.


JHON ARIAS' FUTURE

The number 10's future is still up in the air. Arias would prioritize Fluminense if he returns to Brazilian football , but he's not closing the door on Flamengo , which is closely monitoring the situation. The midfielder's performance in the coming months will be crucial in determining the future of his career.



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Exclusive: Former Flamengo player Gabigol rules out Atlético-MG and dreams of another Serie A team

Cruzeiro striker reinforces his identity with Raposa, denies leaving for Galo and reveals a long-held desire to wear the Corinthians shirt in the future

Former Flamengo player Gabigol rules out Atlético-MG, maintains ties with Cruzeiro and still dreams of Corinthians
Former Flamengo player Gabigol rules out Atlético-MG, maintains ties with Cruzeiro and still dreams of Corinthians

30 Set 2025 | 14:30 |

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Gabigol hasn't received any official offers from Atlético-MG yet. However, even if he did, the striker wouldn't consider leaving Cruzeiro for a rival in the same city. Since his arrival, the number 9 has developed an affinity with the Raposa , a factor that reinforces his continued presence in Belo Horizonte.


Even with his future uncertain , the striker continues to seek more playing time and a consistent starting role. Among Brazilian clubs, Corinthians is seen by Gabigol as a dream club for the future. However, there are currently no ongoing negotiations between the parties.


Before Atlético-MG's interest was expressed, Corinthians was considered a strong candidate to sign the striker . During Augusto Melo's tenure, the board saw Gabigol as a strategic and high-impact signing, offering a better value than international players like Memphis Depay.


CRUISE ANALYZES SITUATION

Despite arriving with star status, Gabigol has yet to replicate the prominence he enjoyed at Flamengo at Cruzeiro. He currently has 35 appearances, 12 goals, and four assists for the Minas Gerais team, but Leonardo Jardim doesn't consider him a regular starter.


PASSAGE THROUGH FLAMENGO

Gabigol left Flamengo at the end of 2024, after losing his place in the starting lineup. Even so, his history with the Rio de Janeiro club remains marked by decisive goals , especially in the Copa Libertadores victories in 2019 and 2022.


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Three Flamengo players appear on the Brazilian National Team's preliminary list for friendlies

Players are part of Carlo Ancelotti's preliminary list for the games against South Korea and Japan; the official call-up will be released this Wednesday (1st)

Flamengo will have three players on Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan - photo: reproduction
Flamengo will have three players on Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan - photo: reproduction

30 Set 2025 | 12:46 |

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Flamengo will have representatives on the Brazilian national team 's preliminary squad for the friendlies against South Korea and Japan. The names of Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, and Samuel Lino have been included by coach Carlo Ancelotti. The official squad will be announced this Wednesday (1st) at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at the CBF headquarters in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.


The three athletes have been important pieces in Flamengo 's starting lineup. In the recent match against Estudiantes, in Argentina, they all started playing. In the victory over Corinthians , last Sunday (28), Alex Sandro started on the bench and came on in the second half.


In the last call-up, for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, the trio also appeared on the preliminary list . However, only Samuel Lino was called up, even starting in the defeat against Bolivia.


BRAZIL'S COMMITMENTS

To prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian national team will play two friendlies on Asian soil. The first will be against South Korea on October 10th at 8:00 am (Brasília time) in Seoul. Four days later, the team will face Japan at 7:30 am (Brasília time) in Tokyo. In November, Brazil will also play two friendlies against African teams, with opponents and venues yet to be determined.


SELECTION PLANNING

The coaching staff's schedule includes new friendlies in March 2026, this time against major European teams. Among the most advanced contacts is a possible duel against France. The final roster for the World Cup will be announced in May , with the possibility of a final friendly match before the national team's debut in June.


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