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Flamengo has a "decisive" day to decide whether it will go to the market to replace Pedro - Portal says
Assembling the team will not be an easy task for Tite
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With many absentees for the next clash against Grêmio, Flamengo fans were called by ge to help put together the ideal team that should take the field at Maracanã on the 13th, at 8pm. Fans' suggestions highlighted the preference for Gerson, Pedro and Everton Cebolinha, in addition to a surprising significant vote for the young Lorran, just 17 years old.
Coach Tite will have to deal with the absence of important players , who already have their national teams preparing for the Copa América. The Uruguayans Arrascaeta, De la Cruz, Viña and Varela, in addition to the Chilean Erick Pulgar, are the main absences. To further complicate the situation, Ayrton Lucas and Allan are recovering from muscle injuries and have a reduced chance of playing against Grêmio. Léo Pereira, on the other hand, is in a transition phase and is the best hope for a return.
PROBLEMS FOR TITE
Left back is one of the most worrying positions for Tite. Without Viña and probably without Ayrton Lucas, the options are scarce. The young man Zé Welinton, holder of the under-20 position, is also unavailable due to gastroenteritis contracted after participating in the category's Libertadores. As a result, Mário Jorge has improvised defender Carbone in the sector, but the fans' preference is for Léo Pereira to occupy the position.
The 4-4-2 format was the most voted by fans at VC Escala . The formation suggested by the Red and Blacks is made up of Rossi in goal; Wesley on the right flank; Fabrício Bruno and David Luiz forming the defense duo, with Léo Pereira on the left flank. In midfield, Igor Jesus, Victor Hugo, Gerson and Lorran were chosen. In attack, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro are the favorites to try to secure the goals.
5The club has taken precautions when hiring
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The Flamengo a> adopts a cautious stance in negotiating the football market and, unlike previous years, does not intend to make exorbitant financial investments to make up for shortages. The current management, led by president Rodolfo Landim, has already allocated more than R$329 million to signings this season, making it the second year with the highest spending since 2019, when the club spent R$360.9 million on reinforcements. Even with the large number of signings, the club still faces difficulties in balancing its finances due to low revenue from player sales.
In contrast to the high amount spent on reinforcements, Flamengo isstay experiencing the worst year in terms of athlete sales since Rodolfo Landim assumed the presidency. Transfers made so far total just R$71.4 million, a value that frustrates the board's expectations. Furthermore, important negotiations that could represent a significant improvement in the club's accounts, such as the sales of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno, ended up not materializing. This disparity between spending on reinforcements and the return obtained from sales reflects a market policy that, at the moment, has not generated the expected financial results. Despite attempts to negotiate players and alleviate the wage bill, Flamengo continues without major progress in the field of athlete transfers. The lack of success in sales directly affects the club's financial planning, which is looking for alternatives to deal with the high costs of maintaining a competitive squad without compromising its financial health. The 2023 scenario contrasts sharply with the situation experienced in 2019, when Flamengo achieved a balance between expenses and revenue, driven by notable sales and strategic signings that led the team to important achievements. However, the current season presents an additional challenge: finding solutions to address shortages in the squad without further compromising the club's budget. The lack of success in sales has directly impacted Flamengo's finances, which already had faced difficulties in closing the financial statement at the beginning of the year. With the lack of resources from the transfer of athletes, the board is forced to rethink its market strategy, avoiding signings at any cost and looking for more viable alternatives to strengthen the squad.
The club can count on an old acquaintance
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The presence of Bruno Henrique could be the key for Flamengo to overcome difficulties in the final stretch of the 2024 season. The team, under the command of coach Tite, remains active in all competitions, but lost Pedro, the team's top scorer. Brazil in the year, which shook confidence in the offensive sector. Gabigol and Carlinhos, immediate replacements for the center forward position, have not yet demonstrated the necessary security to maintain the goalscoring pace that the team needs.
Bruno Henrique, who has shone brightly in other moments for Flamengo, especially in the 2019 campaign under the command of Jorge Jesus, could be the solution to the problems in attack. He was tested by Tite as a center forward in some matches, but ended up losing space in the starting lineup. However, his versatility opens up an important possibility of resuming his role as number 9, something that Flamengo director Bruno Spindel recently highlighted at a press conference. Spindel mentioned that Bruno Henrique is a viable option for the position, expanding the possibilities for tactical adjustments in the team.
Bruno Henrique's story on Flamengoalready has remarkable passages, the most brilliant being in 2019, when under the command of Jorge Jesus, he experienced his peak with the red-black shirt. At that time, although he officially played as a left winger, his role on the field was much more dynamic. With Gabigol occupying a more advanced position in the attack, Bruno's movement was essential to create scoring opportunities. Gabigol dropped back to help with creation, often collaborating with Everton Ribeiro on the right, while Bruno Henrique took advantage of the spaces in the area to finish the plays.
The club reveals great talents to the world
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João Gomes and Lucas Paquetá, two players trained in the youth categories of Flamengo, are currently integrated into the Brazilian National Team. Both athletes, known as "Crias do Ninho", have stood out in their respective trajectories in Europe, and now train together under the command of the national team's technical committee.
João Gomes, who acts as midfielder , is one of the promises that emerged at Flamengo and today defends Wolverhampton Wanderers, popularly known as Wolves, in the Premier League. Since his arrival in England, João Gomes has shown constant evolution, both technically and tactically, gaining space in the squad and the trust of coach Gary O'Neil. His marking ability, intensity on the field and reading of the game were characteristics that caught the attention of the Brazilian National Team's technical committee, resulting in his call-up.
THE CLUB HAS PASSAGES FOR THE SELECTIONPaquetá's call-up to the national team, where he also wearing the number 10 shirt, reinforces his importance in coach Fernando Diniz's scheme. Paquetá has been one of the most used players in Brazil's recent matches, and his presence on the field has been fundamental to the team's offensive construction. His rapport with other players in the team, especially with Neymar, is one of the strengths that the coaching staff intends to explore during the next games.
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