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Will Flamengo's board attempt to return Gerson in January? The board sets a target.
15 Set 2025 | 11:20
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Flamengo will face Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores . After winning the 2022 title, Mengão has not had an easy time in the knockout stage of South America 's main tournament, failing to get past the quarterfinals since their last win. The lack of players considered decisive may contribute to the difficulties.
Of the 27 athletes defined by the club's official website as part of the "professional squad", only six players from the current red-black group scored at least one goal in the knockout stage of the Libertadores. They are: Arrascaeta , Bruno Henrique , Léo Pereira , Luiz Araújo , Michael and Pedro .
Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique are survivors of the 2019 generation and have played in every Libertadores since that season. The number 27 is the player who has scored the most goals in the knockout stages of the tournament in the current squad, with 11 goals, followed by Pedro with eight and the current number 10 with three. Gerson, who was also part of the title against River and returned for the 2023 season, has not scored in the knockout games of the competition.
Léo Pereira, Luiz Araújo and Michael scored just one goal each in the knockout stage. 'Robozinho' scored his own goal against Defensa y Justicia , in coach Renato Gaúcho 's debut in the round of 16 of the 2021 edition. The numbers 7 and 4 gave Flamengo a 2-0 victory over Bolívar in the first game of the 2024 knockout stage.
The tendency is that Flamengo will go into the match against Internacional with new players for the Libertadores. The Mais Querido wants a player to make up for Arrascaeta's absence in the creative field and also wants two wingers with decision-making power, which could contribute to an increase in the list.
The striker had the best seasons of his career under the command of the national team coach, which could leave him in good condition for the World Cup
15 Set 2025 | 11:44 |
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The final stretch of preparation for the World Cup is approaching. With the qualifiers over , the Brazilian national team will now focus solely on friendlies until the final squad is named . Some certainties are already beginning to take shape in Carlo Ancelotti's mind, as he has secured key players for the World Cup.
Ancelotti on Vini Jr's place at the World Cup: "If he's okay, yes"
In an interview with ESPN, the Italian coach didn't hesitate when talking about the Real Madrid duo: "A guaranteed spot? If he's healthy, yes ( Vini will go to the World Cup). He has to be at his best. (Rodrygo) too . If he's at his best, Rodrygo is a very good player. You can't talk to me about Rodrygo and Vini. I won Champions Leagues with them," Ancelotti stated.
Another name that stands out is Estêvão, formerly of Palmeiras and now at Chelsea. The coach highlighted the young man's personality and his quick adaptation to the Premier League: "I really like Estêvão, he has character, and he's started well. Not only for this World Cup, but he will be very important for the future of the national team, " he assessed.
Endrick, however, is experiencing a different scenario. Ancelotti knows the striker well from his Real Madrid days, but admits that the fierce competition has hindered his development: "Well, Endrick is like Estêvão. He's a great talent. I think Estêvão was lucky. The problem with young players who go to Europe is that they have a leading role here, but not much of a leading role there . I coached Endrick for a year and really liked him as a person, as a professional," he explained.
Until the final call-up, the team will play six friendlies. The first two will be played in October in Asia:
After the victory over Juventude, Rubro-Negro turns its attention to the Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes and faces its rival in the Brasileirão
15 Set 2025 | 11:29 |
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Flamengo has released its professional football schedule for the week of September 15-21. After beating Juventude and ending a 28-year away drought, the club now focuses on crucial matches in the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.
Training takes place at CT George Helal: Tuesday (16/09) at 9:30 am, Wednesday (17/09) at 3:30 pm, Friday (19/09) at 3:30 pm and Saturday (20/09) at 9:30 am . There are no activities scheduled for Monday (15/09).
Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Conmebol Libertadores . The first leg will be played at the Maracanã on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.
This will be the ninth official matchup between the teams. In the eight previous meetings, Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost only one to the Argentines . The return leg will be in Argentina, deciding who advances to the semifinals.
After the international match, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. The team faces Vasco on September 21st, at 5:30 pm, also at Maracanã . This will be the fifth meeting between the teams in 2025. In the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo won three times: 2-0 in the first round, 1-0, and 2-1 in the semifinals. In the first round of the Brasileirão, the derby ended in a goalless draw.
The midfielder has not yet had an opportunity in the Mengão starting lineup with the coach, but the duel for a spot seems 'unfair' to the manager.
15 Set 2025 | 11:26 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 this Sunday (14), in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. In addition to the goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal, the match marked a special moment for Jorge Carrascal, who gave his first assist with the red-black shirt . After the game, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the Colombian's talent and lamented the direct competition with one of the main players in the squad.
Filipe Luís on Carrascal's competition with Arrascaeta at Flamengo: "Very difficult for the player"
In a press conference, Filipe praised the new signing's qualities, but acknowledged the difficulty of the position he holds: "Regarding Carrascal , it's practically the same situation. A player who competes for position with Arrascaeta, who is currently in his best form . It's very difficult for a new player to compete with one of the best players in Brazil right now, if not the best," the coach began.
"We know he can play in other positions too. We're giving him all the care he can get so he can adapt as quickly as possible , because he's a very talented player," concluded Filipe Luís during a press conference.
Carrascal started on the bench and came on in the 83rd minute of the second half. Shortly after, he made his mark: from the left wing, he crossed perfectly for Emerson Royal , who headed in to seal the scoring. It was the Colombian's first direct goal contribution for Flamengo .
With the victory in Caxias do Sul, Flamengo reached 50 points and remains the sole leader of the Brazilian Championship, with four points more than Palmeiras , in second place, but with one game more than the São Paulo club in the competition.
With the midfielder available, Flamengo now focuses on the Copa Libertadores da América. Next Thursday (18), Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
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