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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The club invested heavily at the end of this window
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0O Flamengo , in recent years, it has consolidated itself as a financial powerhouse in Brazilian football. This status is not only the result of its huge fan base or the sale of players, but also of an administration that, despite some ups and downs, managed to leverage the club's ability to make major signings. The possible arrival of Alex Sandro at Flamengo is further clear evidence of this new reality at the club.
Alex Sandro, a left-back with vast experience in Europe, mainly at Juventus, is a name that has been arousing interest for a long time. interest from Brazilian clubs. However, most of these clubs do not have the necessary resources to bring in a player of this caliber. Flamengo, on the other hand, has shown that it not only has interest, but also the ability to carry out deals that seemed unthinkable for national football.
Rodrigo Bueno, in a recent comment, highlighted that Flamengo has not only the money, but the assertiveness necessary to make big signings. The possible arrival of Alex Sandro reinforces this perception. For Flamengo, signing a player of this level is no longer a distant dream, but rather a concrete possibility, something that the club can make a reality with relative ease.
Flamengo, over the last few years, has showing a financial muscle that few clubs in Brazil can match. This is due to a number of factors, including increased revenue from broadcasts, sponsorships, and the ability to trade players for high prices on the international market.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
The club has its main players available
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0This Sunday, Flamengo is preparing for one of the most anticipated clashes of the season: the classic against Vasco, valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. For the match, coach Tite confirmed an important news for the red and black squad: the debut of Alex Sandro, recently hired, who will start at left-back, replacing Ayrton Lucas, suspended due to accumulation of cards.
< Also, another news for Flamengo could be the participation of striker Gonzalo Plata, recently arrived at the club. Although he is not considered to start playing, Plata will be available on the bench and could make his debut during the second half, according to the technical committee's assessment during the game. DES PREMIERE STARSAlex Sandro's arrival at Flamengogenerated great expectations among fans. The left-back, who built a solid career in Europe, especially in Italian football, where he played for Juventus for many years, is seen as a key player in strengthening the Red and Black defense. His international experience, both for clubs and for the Brazilian national team, is considered a great asset for Tite's team, which seeks to provide more balance to the defensive system.
Ayrton Lucas' suspension made room for Alex Sandro, and his debut could not come at a more crucial time. The classic against Vasco is always a match of great rivalry and pressure, and the presence of a player with Alex Sandro's CV promises to give greater security to the red and black defense. The expectation is that he will contribute not only with defensive solidity, but also with quality in supporting the attack, one of his main characteristics in his international career.
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