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Flamengo has a "decisive" day to decide whether it will go to the market to replace Pedro - Portal says
Coach Tite will not be able to count on the presence of three athletes for this Wednesday's clash(10)
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On Wednesday night (10), the Flamengohosts Palestino (CHI), at Maracanã. The match marks the second round of the Libertadores group stage, at 9:30 pm. For the confrontation, Mais Querido has three confirmed absences; check which athletes will not be able to play for Rubro-Negro.
Gerson, Wesley and Gabigol will not be able to play in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. This is because the steering wheel is recovering from surgery due to renal hydronephrosis. The right-back suffered a muscle injury to his thigh adductor.
GABIGOL'S CASE IS MORE COMPLICATEDGabigol's case is more complicated. This is because the attacker will not be able to enter the field, as he is serving a suspension after being convicted of attempted fraud in an anti-doping test. Thus, shirt 10 received a two-year sentence, counting from the date of collection, in April 2023.
FLAMENGO'S SITUATION AT LIBERTADORESTHE Mais Queridowas a draw with Millonarios in the Libertadores debut. In this way, the teams added just 1 point each and saw Bolívar take the lead in Group E. Thus, Rubro-Negro needs to beat Palestino to take first place.
WHERE TO WATCH< /p>Thus, red and black fans who cannot go to Maracanã will be able to follow Mengão on Wednesday night (10) and will have two options. The first is on TV Globo, on open TV, and the second is on the Paramount+ streaming channel.
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 teams will face each other again on September 12th, at Maracanã
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The second leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil against Bahia will only be on September 12th, at Maracanã. However, the Bahian team may have an important absence to face Mais Querido. Thaciano, one of the team's top scorers this season, was injured in the first half of the game against Bragantino, in the Brasileirão.
Even though he has time to recover, as Brazilian football only returns on the 12th of September, the Bahian team is concerned about the striker's situation, which is complicated.
In addition, Bahia also has another absence for the match against Mais Querido. This is because Biel, number 11 and the team's assists leader this season, suffered a ligament injury to his ankle in August.
Just like Bahia, Flamengo will also be absent for the game at Maracanã. Rubro-Negro will be without Michael, Everton Cebolinha, Matías Viña and possibly Nico De La Cruz, who was injured in the first game in Salvador.
Now, the Brazilian calendar will have a 10-day break for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. This way, Rubro-Negro will have time to try to recover at least two athletes to the sequence of games for the month of September. Furthermore, Tite will be able to train the team and resolve the problems that arose during the last matches.
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