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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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Another point that weighs in the negotiation is the value of the transfer.
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0Flamengo continues to negotiate with Anthony Martial, a French striker currently at Manchester United, but the high values have proven to be a major obstacle to a possible deal. The club's board is committed to strengthening the squad, and Martial's name emerged as one of the main options for the attack. However, Flamengofaces difficulties in advancing negotiations due to the high costs involved in the operation, both in terms of the player's salary and the financial compensation required by the English club.
Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice-president of football, set next Tuesday as the deadline for defining negotiations. The idea is to prevent negotiations from dragging on any longer, which could harm the team's planning for the season. Braz highlighted the importance of a quick decision, whether to close the deal or end the talks altogether, allowing the club to turn its focus to other alternatives on the market.
The interest of Flamengoem Martial has started to gain strength in recent weeks, especially after the realization that the club needs a striker with the Frenchman's characteristics. The player has experience in major European competitions and spent time with the French national team, factors that make him an interesting target for the Rio team. However, from the beginning, Flamengo's board knew that the values would be a huge challenge.
Martial's salary at Manchester United is much higher than Flamengo's current salary cap, which requires complex negotiations to that the operation is viable. Furthermore, Manchester United would not be willing to release the player for a price below their expectations, which further increases the degree of difficulty in concluding the deal.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite 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.
Follow 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."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo 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.
Follow the match live here:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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0The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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