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Zico praised Dorival Júnior, but understands that Pedro, Flamengo's top scorer in 2024, has a place in the Brazilian team
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On the day he turns 71, Zico participated in the program "Domingol com Benja" and commented on Dorival Júnior's first call-up to the Brazilian national team. Greatest idol in the history of Flamengo, Galinho stated that the only name missing from the list was Pedro, Rubro's top scorer. Negro in 2024, and placed the striker above Richarlison.
“I think the only player he could have taken is Pedro. I don't see any player with Pedro's characteristics in the national team. The most similar is Richarlison who, in my opinion, lately has not been the Richarlison we expect in the Seleção. Alex once said a very important phrase: 'Often they are not the best, but the players the coach trusts.' Most of them come from the club, so there is that feeling of knowing the day to day life and the possibility of the player being called up. is bigger.”
However, despite thinking that Pedro has a place in the national team, Zico paid respect to coach Dorival Júnior's call-up. Galinho praised new names that are highlighted in European football and the number of players on the list who play in Brazil, which includes Ayrton Lucas, Flamengo's left-back.
“As are friendly games. I think it's an opportunity for these players. He is bringing new names, players who are standing out in European football and a good number of Brazilian football players as well. We have to respect it. I have always respected the call-up and the choice of coaches. In the end, they decide, if things don't go well, they suffer. So, you have every right to choose the players”, said Zico, before completing with praise for Dorival:
“I really liked him, I think above all because of his character and the way he behaves as a player. soccer coach. Deserve the opportunity for your achievements. I'm a big fan of him, I know him well, I'm his friend. I hope it works out very well and helps Brazilian fans to regain confidence in the Brazilian team.”
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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The game will be on September 19th, at Maracanã, against an opponent that is still undefined
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Ticket sales for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, between Flamengo and opponent still to come to be defined, starts this Monday (9), at 10am. The game will be held on September 19th, at 7pm, at Maracanã. Nação fan members will have priority to purchase through the official website (flamengo.superingresso.com.br).
For the match, all fans who buy tickets online, in any sector of the stadium, will need to use registered facial biometrics to access Maracanã. No other means of access will be permitted for tickets purchased digitally. In addition, fans must have their original documents with photo upon entry.
Access to the stadium's security perimeter will be controlled by a dynamic QR code generated by the application Fla Tickets. Access to the interior of Maracanã will be done through facial biometrics.
09/09 (10am) - Diamond+1 (level 0)
09/09 (4pm) - Diamond / Platinum+ 1 (level 1)
10/09 (10am) - Platinum / Gold+1 (level 2)
10/09 (4pm) - Gold / Silver+1 (level 3 )
11/09 (10am) - Silver (level 4)
12/09 (10am) - General Public online / Free Online
17/09 (10am) - Physical and free points of sale
19/09 (7pm) - Closing of online sales
Tickets vary according to the chosen sector and fan membership plan. Check the prices:
North (Flamengo): Diamond: R$32.50; General Public: R$130.00 (half: R$65.00)
South (Flamengo): Diamond: R$40.00; General Public: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)
Superior East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$60.00; General Public: R$240.00 (half: R$120.00)
Lower East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$75.00; General Public: R$300.00 (half: R$150.00)
Lower West (Flamengo): Diamond: R$100.00; General Public: R$400.00 (half: R$200.00)
Fla+ Space: R$300.00
Maracanã Mais (Flamengo): Diamond: R$431.25; General Public: R$1,500.00 (half: R$787.50)
South B (Visitor): Visitor: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)
< br> ADDITIONAL SERVICESIn sectors that offer additional services, such as a buffet at Maracanã Mais, the discount will only be applied to the ticket price, being the cost of services charged in full.
Club seeks internal solutions for attack
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After suffering a serious injury to his left knee, Flamengo striker Pedro is out of the 2024 season and only should return to the pitch in 2025. With the absence of number 9, Flamengo's board decided not to make major investments in the transfer market and opted to look for solutions within the squad itself. The main name chosen to replace Pedro is Gabigol, the club's idol, despite being in a less prestigious phase.
Even though he is experiencing a moment of lesser protagonism, Gabigol is seen as the main option to take the place of Pedro. Pedro. With decisive goals in the 2019, 2021 and 2022 Libertadores finals, Gabigol is still a reference for the red and black attack. The curious thing is that all the goals scored by Flamengo in the last three finals of the continental tournament went to number 99, consolidating his historical importance at the club.
Despite this, the striker lost space in the current season under coach Tite's command. So far, Gabigol has started just three matches, scoring four goals and one assist. However, he appeared in 21 games, which indicates his constant presence in the coach's options.
In addition to Gabigol, Flamengo has Bruno Henrique, who has already played as a center forward, and Carlinhos, a young promise from the base, as alternatives to make up for Pedro's absence. The club's bet is not to do "financial madness", focusing on making the most of the players who are already part of the squad.
Without Pedro, Flamengo returns to the field on September 12th to face Bahia, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. Rubro-Negro has the advantage of the first clash, having won 1-0 at Arena Fonte Nova. Now, the team only needs a draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semi-finals.
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