ASIAN TEAM SHOWS INTEREST IN FLAMENGO GOALKEEPER

Mengão will have to deal with the absence of Nicolás De La Cruz for another important game. The Uruguayan player did not participate in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (15), and remains a doubt for this Thursday's match (19) against Peñarol, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The midfielder's presence is not yet guaranteed, as coach Tite explained during a press conference.

SLOW RECOVERY AND UNCERTAINTY IN RETURN

During the press conference, Tite revealed that, after a recent training session, he asked Nicolás De La Cruz about the possibility of playing for at least 20 minutes in the match against Vasco, but the player, smiling, indicated that was not in condition. “The physical department was categorical in stating that he was not fit, even if he felt good", commented the coach. Tite also reinforced that he hopes to be able to count on the athlete on Thursday, but there is still no guarantee that this will be possible.

INJURY AND IMPORTANT ABSENCES

Nicolás De La Cruz has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in the game against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, the midfielder was absent from the team in the matches against Corinthians, in the second game of the same competition, and in the Rio derby. and expectations for his return increase as the calendar narrows.

In addition to De La Cruz, CRF has already confirmed the absence of four other players for the clash against Peñarol, which they face. problems in their right thigh, and Pedro, Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who suffered more serious injuries, will only return to the pitch in 2025.

With these absences, coach Tite will have to adjust the team to maintain performance and continue in search of victories in the competitions that the club still competes in.

Mais Querido drew 1-1 with Vasco, in a classic played this Sunday (15), in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. CRF had clear scoring opportunities, hitting the post on two occasions, but ended up conceding the draw in the final minutes. After the match, Alex Sandro, who debuted for Rubro-Negro, commented on the goal conceded and highlighted the need for better organization in decisive moments.

FAILURE IN THE FINAL MINUTES

Alex Sandro, one of Mengão's new reinforcements, lamented the team's relaxation at the end of the game, which culminated in Vasco's equalizer in the 42nd minute of the second half . “It was a pleasure to play in a packed Maracanã and play in a classic. However, we relax in the end, that is the truth. We should have kept possession more and been better organized. Football only ends when the referee blows the whistle. Let's learn from this and avoid the same mistakes in the next games", commented the full-back in the mixed area of ​​the stadium.

DOMINIUM AND LOST CHANCESEven with some important absences, Tite's team managed to dominate the actions throughout the match. Mengão finished 17 times and hit the post on two occasions. The red-black goal came in the 25th minute. second half, in a play on the right side that ended with Gerson finding the net. However, despite control in the attack, Mais Querido lost possession of the ball, which generated the counterattack that resulted in Philippe Coutinho's goal, after pass from Puma Rodríguez.

ALEX SANDRO'S PERFORMANCE

With the suspension of Ayrton Lucas, who served a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards, Tite selected Alex Sandro as a starter. The left-back had a solid performance in his first match for the CRF, adding positive numbers: 60 successful passes in 61 attempts, three opportunities created and four defensive actions, showing himself. an important piece for the remainder of the season.

Flamengo remains in the G4 of the Brasileirão with 45 points, but the team seeks to avoid further mistakes and correct the flaws presented in the classic, aiming for better results in the next rounds.< /p>

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Vasco, this Sunday (15), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the good performance on the field, coach Tite made his frustration with the result clear in a press conference after the classic. Rubro-Negro took the lead with a goal from Gerson, but conceded a draw in the final minutes, with Philippe Coutinho finding the net.

Tite took more than 1h20 to give an interview after the game, a time that, according to it was necessary to assimilate the discrepancy between performance and result. "It took me a while to assimilate the team's performance, which was very good, but without the result we wanted. Sometimes, football doesn't follow the logic of the game, and that's difficult to accept," said the coach. p>

Mengão had control of the game and created good chances, but saw their opponent take advantage of one of the few opportunities they had, which ended up generating frustration for both the coach and the fans.

COMPANY ABOUT ARBITRATION

During the interview, Tite was asked about the move that led to Vasco's equalizing goal. He criticized Raphael Claus' refereeing and stated that the play started with an unmarked foul on Léo Pereira. "For me, it was a foul on Léo Pereira outside the area. A clear imbalance behind his back. I've seen situations like this with Claus before, and his criteria confuse me", said the coach, expressing dissatisfaction.

However, the coach made a point of highlighting that responsibility for the result is collective, involving both the players and the coaching staff. He also commented on the presence of the defenders in the opponent's area during the play: "The defenders went into the area to try to finish. We had the chance to finish, but we made a mistake together. Vasco was effective in one of the few chances they had."< /p>

TABLE SITUATION

With the draw, CRF reaches 45 points and remains in fourth place in the Brasileirão , remaining in G4. Rafael Paiva's team, in turn, accumulates 35 points. The Mengão team continues its search for better results in the next rounds to remain firm in the fight for the title.