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20 Set 2024 | 06:29 |
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The Flamengo, after the arrival of coach Tite, generated expectations among fans that the team would once again be dominant, especially in competitions such as the Libertadores. However, what we saw recently was a performance below expectations, especially in decisive games at Maracanã. The team that was once feared and put pressure on its opponents, now seems to have lost that identity, returning to being, in the words of critics and fans, a "loose team". This lack of intensity and dedication not only worries fans but also puts Flamengo's continuity in South America's main club competition at risk.
In the most recent game, Flamengo presented a style of football that was considered humiliating, which completely frustrated the expectations created. Maracanã, once a fortress, no longer has the same intimidating effect, and this was evident in the match in question. The opponents, who previously faced Flamengo with fear, now find gaps and manage to impose their game, something that a few years ago would have been unthinkable, especially at home.
A FLAMENGO DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL
The lack of a more aggressive stance and constant pressure on the opponent is one of the points most criticized by the fans. Flamengo, under Tite's command, has not yet managed to consolidate a sequence of good performances, which raises questions about the coach's work and the squad's ability to reorganize itself. What was once a hallmark of the team – cornering the opponent and suffocating them in their field – has not been repeated, and this has direct consequences for the results.
Tite, who arrived with great expectations at < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/que-fase-dos-ultimos-jogos-flamengo-tem-numeros-bem-açado-do-esperado-sob-o-comando-de-tite" target= "_blank">Flamengo, is now beginning to be questioned by fans and the sports press. The coach, who has an extensive and successful CV, has not yet managed to transform the squad's potential into consistent, winning football. The lack of a sequence of good performances is a problem that has been pointed out by many as a crucial flaw in his work to date.
The demand on Tite is legitimate, especially given Flamengo's recent history in football competitions. large scale, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. The fans, who got used to titles and a team that dominated their opponents, now find themselves frustrated with the inconsistency and lack of evolution under the new coach. Although Tite only has a few months in office, the fans' patience seems to be running out quickly, mainly due to the lack of convincing results.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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