A "loose" team! Fans break silence after Flamengo defeat

Erick Pulgar, midfielder for Flamengo, produced one of his worst performances since his arrival at the club. The player was booed by the fans when he left the field, in a game marked by errors that directly contributed to the team's negative result. The match against Peñarol highlighted Pulgar's drop in performance.

Right in the play that resulted in the Uruguayan team's first goal, the midfielder attempted a pass that made no sense in the context of the play, forcing a situation that ended up being intercepted and generating the decisive counterattack. It was a crucial error that put Flamengo in a vulnerable position at the beginning of the game.

Despite this serious error , Pulgar even had a moment of lucidity when he risked a shot from outside the area that forced Peñarol's goalkeeper to make a good save. This was, however, one of the few glimpses of productivity in a game that, in general, was much lower than expected for an athlete of his position and experience.

The main problem in Pulgar's performance was his inability to support the midfield. Flamengo suffered from a lack of control in the central sector, and the Chilean, who should have been a key player in organizing the game, was unable to perform this role. His passes were inaccurate, his movement slow and his marking ability inefficient. This left the team exposed, allowing Peñarol to have more freedom to attack and create dangerous plays.

This poor performance was not an isolated case, but rather part of a sequence of games in which Pulgar did not have managed to stand out. Since arriving at Flamengo, he has been oscillating between good and bad performances, but the drop in performance in recent matches has been visible. The player, who arrived with starting status and with expectations of being one of the pillars of the Red and Black midfield, has had difficulties adapting to the team's style of play and the intensity of the competitions that Flamengo competes in.

What can you expect from a coach of Tite is precisely the ability to give a face to the team, to put together a solid tactical scheme and to get the best out of each player on the field. So far, this has not happened on a regular basis. Flamengo alternates between good performances and apathetic matches, without any clear pattern of play, which has generated intense criticism.

Flamengo's situation in the Libertadores is also a cause for great concern. The team, which always enters the competition with the expectation of reaching the final stages, now sees its continuity threatened. The lack of intensity and dedication in recent games puts the club in a vulnerable position, something that was unimaginable for many fans at the beginning of the year.

The Libertadores is a competition that requires a very high level of concentration, as well as a fierce attitude on the field. Flamengo, who was already champion of the tournament in 2019, knows these requirements well, but seems to have lost focus in the most important moments. The lack of commitment and the drop in performance in decisive games are factors that could cost the club dearly, especially if there is no quick change of attitude.

The squad, which is considered one of the best in South America, South, has not been able to deliver on the field what was expected of him. Players who were decisive in other moments now seem apathetic, without the same desire to win. This is directly reflected in the results, which have been disappointing, especially in home games, where Flamengo has historically prevailed.

The Flamengo was fined by Conmebol due to incidents with his fans during the match against Bolívar, held on August 15, at Maracanã, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The 2-0 victory guaranteed a good result for the club, but inappropriate behavior from the fans, such as the use of flares and other pyrotechnic objects, resulted in financial sanctions for the Rio team.

The club was punished based on in article 12.2 c) of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which prohibits the use of flares, fireworks or any type of pyrotechnics in stadiums. Furthermore, Flamengo was included in article 27, which provides for more severe penalties for clubs that repeat infractions of this nature. This is not the first incident of its kind involving Flamengo fans, which contributed to the decision to impose a significant fine.

The value The total fine was set at US$20,000 (equivalent to R$110,400). Furthermore, Conmebol ordered Flamengo to pay an additional US$13,300 (around R$73,600) to cover expenses related to hospitality space during the game, a responsibility that, according to article 4.2.13 of the Libertadores Club Manual, is from the home club.

These infractions are considered serious, especially in international tournaments such as the Libertadores, where Conmebol adopts a strict stance to guarantee security and order in the stadiums. The recurrence of Flamengo in this This type of behavior can be seen as an aggravating factor in the decision of judge Amarílis Belisario, vice-president of the Conmebol Disciplinary Commission.