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Do you have a vacancy? Guilherme Arana opens up about Flamengo's interest and invitation

Lateral do Galo spoke about the opportunity to play for Flamengo and the challenges of the decision against Mais Querido, which could be decided on penalties

Guilherme Arana talks about Jorge Jesus' invitation to play for Flamengo and Atlético-MG's preparation - photo: reproduction

09 Nov 2024 | 14:26 |

In an interview with Revista Placar, the left-back Guilherme Arana recalled the moment he received an invitation to perform in Flamengo, made by coach Jorge Jesus. The player, then playing in Spanish football, said he was at a charity game, accompanied by family, when he received a call from the Portuguese coach.

"I was at a charity game with Narciso's friends, in the middle of the samba, and the phone rang. href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/filipe-luis-reforca-fala-de-jorge-jesus-como-tecnico-do-flamengo-ganhar-ganhar-e-ganhar" target="_blank">< b>Jorge Jesus, with that Portuguese accent, inviting me... I said: 'I'll think about it'", said Arana, revealing that, despite the tempting proposal, there were doubts about the decision.

The full-back explained that his hesitations were linked to the desire to establish himself in Europe. "I remember to this day, I was with my father, my brother and my cousins. But I had doubts, because getting to Europe is very difficult, we players know that, and I wanted to have more opportunities", he added. Arana also mentioned that, at the time, he chose to change managers to try to open new doors on the European scene.

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ATLÉTICO-MG PREPARES FOR THE DECISION AGAINST FLAMENGO

While Galo prepares for the grand final of the Copa do Brasil, the team experiences decisive moments. This Saturday morning (9), Atlético-MG carried out its last activity before the return match against Flamengo, which will take place on Sunday, at 4pm, at Arena MRV.

Led by coach Gabriel Milito, the players carried out a closed training session focused on tactical adjustments and, especially, penalty kicks. The possibility of the title being decided at the limelight generated even more commitment in the preparation. The squad remains concentrated and will remain in a hotel close to the training center until the game.

GALO NEEDS A WIN BY THREE GOALS DIFFERENCE

Atlético-MG enters the field needing to reverse the 3-1 defeat suffered by Flamengo in the first game, held at Maracanã. To win the Copa do Brasil title in normal time, Galo needs to win by a difference of three goals. If they win by two goals, the decision will be taken to penalties, which requires the team to be well prepared for this possible scenario.

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