TITE DECIDES TO PUT A STAR TO TRAIN SEPARATELY AND FLAMENGO IS STUDYING HIS EXIT

The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.

The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.

FLAMENGO HAS A NEW DIRECTION IN THE ELECTIONS

During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term. 

Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.

Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.

Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.

In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.

FLAMENGO HAS "WORRIES" AT THE MOMENT

The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement. 

In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

Scorer of the goal for Flamengo in the 2-1 defeat against Corinthians last Sunday (1), Pedro would have respected Mengão's former teammate, Hugo Souza, in a penalty. Despite having moved the goalkeeper, and at that point in the game, tying the match, the number nine would have changed his shot to beat the archer.

In an interview after the game, Hugo stated that Pedro changed the traditional corner of his shots. penalty due to the archer's knowledge of his way of taking the penalty. The youngster, now at Corinthians, also highlighted that the center forward said he “respected” him.

“I spoke to him, I said I knew he changed the corner, hit the middle, safely. I know part of the entire cast, I know all the club's staff, I lived there for 14 years, and I told him, if you hit your corner, you know I would take it, and he said, I respected you”, says Hugo in a relaxed.

With the penalty goal, Pedro reached 11 goals in the Brasileirão, isolating himself even more in the artillery. The striker who is also one of the assist leaders in the championship, with five passes to goal.

Hugo says he is “more valued” and happy at Corinthians

Loaned by Flamengo to Corinthians after passage through Portugal, Hugo Souza, the baby of the nest, today says he is more valued and happy at the São Paulo club compared to his time at Rubro-Negro.

In an interview after the game, “Neneca” commented on his former club and his good moment at Corinthians, where he is one of the main players of the team trying to escape relegation.

“(Flamengo) It's the club that formed me, I'm grateful for everything I experienced there , but I'm where I'm happy, I'm where I'm valued for my work, where people love what I do on the field, and that makes me want to wear this shirt even more”, declared Hugo.

< Having emerged as one of the great promises for the future of the position in Brazil, Hugo Souza gained his first chances as a professional at Flamengo at a very young age, but showing a lot of personality.

Starter at different times, the goalkeeper , however, was marked by a sequence of failures, mainly in games against São Paulo in 2020 in the Copa do Brasil. In addition to the off-field problems, which undermined his future at Mengão.