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TITE WILL BE CONSULTED BY FLAMENGO BEFORE DECISIONS IN THE "WESLEY CASE"

The club awaits the conclusion of the investigation into accusations of aggression and threats made against the right-back in a kiosk in Barra da Tijuca.

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Flamengo's football department confirmed that it will consult coach Tite before taking any action in relation to right-back Wesley, involved in an incident of aggression and threat to a man in a kiosk in Barra da Tijuca. The Rio team, which is in the process of investigating the facts, guaranteed that the decision on possible punishments for the player will be reviewed by the coach.

According to reports, the incident occurred during the early hours of this Friday, when Wesley was accompanied by some friends at a kiosk in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro. Witnesses claim that a heated argument began, culminating in physical attacks and threats from Flamengo's right-back.

WAITING FOR A CONCLUSION

The victim, whose identity was not revealed, reported the incident at a local police station, presenting minor injuries. The competent authorities are conducting an investigation to clarify the details of the incident and take appropriate measures.


In the meantime, Flamengo announced that it will wait for the investigations to be completed before making any decision in relation to the player. The club, which prioritizes the ethical and professional conduct of its athletes, reinforced the importance of acting responsibly in situations of this nature.


Coach Tite, recognized for his ethical stance and commitment to values of the sport, will be consulted by the football department of Flamengo before any action related to Wesley's case. His opinion and guidance will be considered fundamental in defining the club's position in the face of the episode in question.


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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.



Following is the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:


"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."



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CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo x Peñarol (URU) - Follow live

Match starts at 7pm this Thursday

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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

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