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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

25 Fev 2024 | 20:48 |

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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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

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