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TITE STILL SEES THE NEED FOR REINFORCEMENTS AT FLAMENGO: ''NOT JUST ZAGUEIROS''

Flamengo is still looking for reinforcements this season to qualify the squad

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25 Fev 2024 | 20:48 |

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Flamengo's biggest wish for the season is the signing of Léo Ortiz, from Red Bull Bragantino. The position is a lack in the squad, after Rodrigo Caio's non-renewal last year and Pablo's departure to Botafogo. However, coach Tite revealed that the role is not the only one in which Mengão is looking for reinforcements.


— Not just defender, but he has other roles. There are a number of selected players. Flamengo has to take responsibility for anticipating situations because we have to have quality players. This is the burden of a team like Flamengo — said Tite, in a press conference this Sunday (25), after the victory over Fluminense, 2-0, at Maracanã.



POSSIBLE MISSINGS< In addition to the need for defenders, Flamengo could face problems in midfield. Gerson will undergo surgery and will be out of the Carioca Championship. In addition, there are call-ups for the national teams.


For example, Erick Pulgar's Chile will have games on the 22nd and 26th of March, against Albania and France. As for Uruguay, it has not yet been decided whether it will take advantage of the FIFA Date to play matches, so Mengão could lose De La Cruz and Arrascaeta, not counting Varela and Viña.

Despite the FIFA Date, Flamengo will not play on the days of national team duels. After all, the semi-finals of the Campeonato Carioca take place on the 10th and 17th of March. The decision will take place on March 31st and April 7th. However, Tite could face several absences in the training week aiming for the possible matches that will decide the title, if Mengo advances.














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Internacional will have 6 absences against Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Colorado faces Mengão with important absences and can rest starters aiming for the Libertadores sequence against the Rio de Janeiro team itself

Internacional will have six confirmed absences and possible rests of starters for the duel against Flamengo in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Internacional will have six confirmed absences and possible rests of starters for the duel against Flamengo in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

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This Sunday (17), Internacional and Flamengo face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Roger Machado will have to deal with important absences and adjust the team for the clash against Mais Querido.


Internacional will be without six players for the match against Flamengo : Tabata (suspended), Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery).


These absences force Roger Machado to make changes to the starting lineup, especially in the defensive sector and in the midfield , to maintain the competitiveness of the Gaucho team in the Brasileirão.


POSSIBLE DEPARTURES

Internacional is expected to field: Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia. The team may also make some changes for its Copa Libertadores campaign.


SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Internacional is in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses. Flamengo leads the competition with 40 points , seeking to maintain its advantage over its direct competitors in the title race.


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Check out Internacional's likely lineup for the match against Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Colorado is expected to make important changes to the team that faces Mais Querido, in a direct clash for the Brasileirão, this Sunday.

Probable lineup for Internacional against Flamengo in the Brasileirão with confirmed absences and possible changes at Beira-Rio - photo: reproduction
Probable lineup for Internacional against Flamengo in the Brasileirão with confirmed absences and possible changes at Beira-Rio - photo: reproduction

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Internacional and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The duel will be held at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, and should mark changes in the Gaucho team , which will have to deal with absences and the possibility of saving players with a view to the rest of the season.


Internacional's likely lineup includes Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia . This is the foundation outlined by coach Roger Machado, who has been adjusting the team to balance the competitions it competes in.


CONFIRMED SHORTAGES


Colorado will have six definite absences for the match against Flamengo . Tabata is serving a suspension, while Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery) remain under medical treatment.

Furthermore, with the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg in mind, some starters could be rested. If Mathias is rested, Enner Valencia could regain his place after two games without playing. Vitinho and Borré are also considered options to form the Colorado attack.


TEAMS' SITUATION IN THE TABLE

In the Brasileirão standings, Flamengo leads the way with 40 points from 18 rounds, with 12 wins , four draws, and only two losses. Internacional sits in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses, trying to get closer to qualifying for continental competitions.


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Flamengo faces Internacional in the Brasileirão with 2 absences

Mengão visits the Gaucho team this Sunday for the Brazilian Championship in the midst of the Libertadores dispute and with changes in the lineup

Flamengo faces Internacional this Sunday in the Brasileirão with confirmed absences and possible important returns - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional this Sunday in the Brasileirão with confirmed absences and possible important returns - photo: reproduction

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This Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The Mais Querido has 40 points in 17 games and leads the competition.


The Brasileirão clash takes place between the two decisive duels of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, at Maracanã, Mengão won 1-0. The return leg will be played next Wednesday (20), also at Beira-Rio, at 9:30 pm. The winner will face Cerro Porteño-PAR or Estudiantes-ARG in the quarterfinals.


WHO IS MISSING FLAMENGO'S TEAM?


Coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with injuries and possible returns for the match. Erick Pulgar remains out after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and is a confirmed absence.

De La Cruz has returned to the squad, as he no longer has any pain in his left knee, as has defender Danilo. Emerson Royal, who suffered a sprained ankle with a slight strain , may not play.


PROBABLE LINEUPS

Flamengo 's likely lineup for this Sunday includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Internacional should take to the field with: Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia.


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