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Léo Ortiz opens up after his return to Flamengo: “greater wear and tear…”
10 Set 2025 | 14:42
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Cruzeiro coach Leonardo Jardim commented on the physical condition of the Brazilian teams that participated in the Club World Cup. In an interview with Rádio Itatiaia, the Portuguese coach ruled out any sign of fatigue in the delegations of Flamengo, Palmeiras, Fluminense and Botafogo , and suggested that the rhythm acquired in the international tournament could even be an advantage in the resumption of the Brazilian Championship.
Leonardo Jardim, from Cruzeiro, on Flamengo: "Nobody is tired after only four months of competition"
“The teams that competed in the World Cup will continue playing, keeping up the rhythm, and will certainly enter this phase well,” said the Cruzeiro commander , when comparing the intense sequence of the clubs with the interval faced by other Série A teams during the stoppage.
Leonardo Jardim also rejected the possibility of fatigue at the current stage of the season, reinforcing that he is still in the middle. For the coach, the physical effects of the tight schedule should only appear in the final months of the year .
“ Maybe at the end of the season, in November, there could be a certain fatigue . But, at this moment, that certainly won’t exist. Nobody is tired after only four months of competition”, pointed out the Cruzeiro coach.
Flamengo and Cruzeiro return to the Brasileirão tied with 24 points, but Rubro-Negro leads due to having a superior goal difference and still having one game less. The fight for the top of the table puts even more weight on the statements of the celestial coach .
Flamengo will take to the field next Saturday (12), at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã, against São Paulo . In case of victory, the Rio de Janeiro team can open up an advantage in the lead. Cruzeiro will face Grêmio on Sunday (13), at Mineirão.
After receiving public criticism from coach Filipe Luís, the striker returned to being an undisputed starter and is seen as an asset against Jaconero
10 Set 2025 | 16:00 |
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Flamengo continues its preparations to face Juventude this Sunday (14), in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The team's second-highest scorer this season, Pedro is expecting to start as a starter and could be one of the main weapons of Filipe Luís' team.
The number 9's record against the opponent excites the fans: in five matches against Juventude, Pedro has already scored six goals and provided one assist . In retrospect, the center forward also has the advantage, with three wins against the Gauchos and only two losses.
The season has been full of ups and downs for Pedro. After recovering from a serious knee injury in April, the striker faced criticism for his performance in training and even became embroiled in controversy off the field . However, he managed to turn things around and is now Flamengo 's second-highest scorer this year, with 12 goals and five assists.
Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship with 47 points (14 wins, five draws, and just two losses) . Just behind them are Cruzeiro with 44 points and Palmeiras with 43. Juventude, their next opponent, is in a difficult situation: they are in 18th place with just 21 points.
With Pedro available, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), to face Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The Mais Querido seeks the first victory against Jaconero away from home since 1997 , when with an own goal from Rodrigo Silva, managed to come out victorious.
Unlike other opportunities, Mengão players were not used to their full potential and should be available against Juventude.
10 Set 2025 | 15:30 |
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After two rounds of World Cup qualifying, Flamengo's players are free to return . Of the six players called up, only Gonzalo Plata took the field in both matches . However, none of them completed the full 180 minutes.
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Samuel Lino was on the bench for Brazil's 3-0 victory over Chile at the Maracanã stadium and played 61 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Bolivia . Jorge Carrascal was an unused substitute against Bolivia and was left out of the squad for the match against Venezuela. Gonzalo Plata played in both of Ecuador's matches, a 0-0 draw with Paraguay and a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
Arrascaeta and Varela started in Uruguay's 3-0 victory over Peru . The number 10 was rested for the second leg, while the full-back suffered a groin ache and will be re-evaluated at Ninho. Matías Viña played the full 90 minutes in the 0-0 draw against Chile, after not being used against Peru.
Flamengo resumed training this Wednesday (10), at 9:30 am (Brasília time) , at Ninho do Urubu, after a day off on Tuesday. Arrascaeta and Varela are already expected to participate in the activities. The other players called up should return on Thursday (11).
The midfielder continues to have pain in his left thigh and Varela is doubtful; Alex Sandro is making progress in his recovery and Pulgar will be re-evaluated by CT scan
10 Set 2025 | 15:13 |
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Flamengo released a medical report on Wednesday afternoon (10) detailing the situation of the injured players. Jorginho, who had returned to training with the group, still feels pain in his left thigh and should be out against Juventude, on Sunday (14), at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.
Jorginho remains in Flamengo 's medical department, undergoing treatment for his left thigh. Therefore, he is unlikely to play against Flamengo . The coaching staff is expected to rest him for the match against Estudiantes on the 18th.
Varela, who returned from the Uruguayan national team with a groin injury, remains doubtful and may not play. Meanwhile, Alex Sandro began training on the field this Wednesday after injuring his left calf, but he is still undergoing physical therapy and is only expected to be fit for the Libertadores match against Estudiantes.
Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar has not played since the Club World Cup defeat to Bayern Munich in June due to a fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. According to the club, Pulgar will undergo a CT scan this Friday (12) to assess the recovery of his foot and define the next steps before returning to running, working with the ball and joining the group again.
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