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A REST? MATCH AGAINST SÃO PAULO WAS THE 1ST IN ALMOST 2 YEARS WITHOUT ARRASCAETA BY FLAMENGO

In the last 89 times he was listed, the athlete had played at least a few minutes; against tricolor, however, he did not leave the bench

Arrascaeta on the bench / Juan Manuel Serrano Arce

19 Abr 2024 | 08:39 |

Midfielder Giorgian from Arrascaeta experienced this Wednesday (17) a rare situation in his career for Flamengo and which hasn't happened since 2022 – he spent a full game on the bench. The last occasion in which the Uruguayan had been listed but did not enter the field had been against Atlético-GO, in the 2022 Brazilian Championship, in a match between the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores that year.

< Since arriving at Flamengo in 2019, the Uruguayan has only spent seven full matches on the bench. The first four were at the beginning of his time, with Abel Braga, a coach who did not have the Uruguayan as a starter and at a time when there were still only three substitutions per match. The other was in 2020, against Botafogo, under Domenec Torrent management.

Since then, with the exception of the match against Atlético-GO or Wednesday, if Arrascaeta is available, he enters the field at some point. time. The experience of being on the bench for 90 minutes is only normal for the midfielder in Uruguay matches.

In press conference To the press, Bachi clarified that the decision to leave Arrascaeta out was purely technical and had no relation to any savings for the next clash. The player, according to the technical committee, was coming from a period of physical and technical exhaustion, which led to the choice not to play him in the match against Bolívar. "Giorgian was not spared. It was a technical decision based on his physical and technical condition," Bachi told journalists present at the press conference.

There were 89 consecutive matches in which Arrascaetawas listed and played at least a few minutes. “Today we had to take Arrascaeta out. Do you think I want to take Arrascaeta away? I am exposed here. But it doesn't work. Am I going to blow the guy up in the sequence of games? Now it's easy. But what about first, to get the ten? Change in all sectors is inevitable in this calendar”, said Tite at the press conference after yesterday's match to justify his decision to keep Arrascaeta on the bench.

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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.

A REST? MATCH AGAINST SÃO PAULO WAS THE 1ST IN ALMOST 2 YEARS WITHOUT ARRASCAETA BY FLAMENGO