THE GLOBE
Cuca selects a mixed team with the semifinals in mind \ Flamengo will only have four starters against Boavista tomorrow \ Goalkeeper Bruno was released to deal with personal matters in Belo Horizonte and then attend a TV show in São Paulo. Ibson and Willians, suspended, left early. Leonardo Moura, Aírton, Marcelinho Paraíba, and Obina, who showed up at Gávea with a fever, had a light training session. With a 100% success rate, Flamengo doesn't seem worried about tomorrow's match against Boavista, but at Gávea, not everything is as it seems. Even without mathematically guaranteed first place in Group B, Flamengo will experiment with its sights set on a strong performance in the Guanabara Cup semifinals. \ "Preserving (the starters) isn't the right word; we're taking some out to get them in better condition," explained coach Cuca. "And it's good to have everyone motivated. We'll see if the group defines itself midweek or on Sunday against Botafogo." \ Éverton Silva and Douglas will have their first chance \ If they beat Boavista and Botafogo fail to defeat Friburguense on Thursday at Eduardo Guinle Stadium, Flamengo will achieve the coaching staff's goal of qualifying in first place, and the mixed team will have a lifeline, as Cuca has hinted that he will repeat the same lineup for Sunday's derby against the black and white team, which would otherwise be worthless. What the coach wants most now is for the physical trainers and physiologists to have time to improve the strength, endurance, and speed of some of the starters. \ - The team that will play is capable of putting in a good performance - said defender Douglas, one of Santo André's standout players in Série B who will be making his debut. \ Another new addition will be full-back Éverton Silva, signed from Friburguense. With his knack for finding good value, Cuca believes the youngster can outshine Leonardo Moura. Toró and Jônatas are potential candidates to soon fill the positions of Aírton and Marcelinho Paraíba. The team's lineup includes Bruno, Douglas, Fábio Luciano, and Ronaldo Angelim; Éverton Silva, Toró, Jônatas, Kléberson, and Éverton; Zé Roberto and Josiel. \
SPORTS JOURNAL
Leo Moura's replacement eager for debut
Rio de Janeiro - Early qualification for the semifinals led Cuca to rest some starters for the match against Friburguense next Thursday. This means players who spent the early part of the season on the bench will have the opportunity to debut for the red-and-black team.\ In Leonardo Moura's place, Everton Silva, who joined from Friburguense, will have his big opportunity with Flamengo. The player expressed his eagerness to make his debut but stated that he will do everything he can to ensure the fans don't miss the starting full-back.\ "I'll be replacing Leonardo Moura, who is a player at the level of the Brazilian national team. I've been working hard, but I want to show why I was chosen to start," he says.\
The red-and-black goalkeeper criticizes himself and says he still needs to mature.
Rio de Janeiro - In an interview with Sportv's Bem Amigos program, Flamengo's number one goalkeeper, Bruno, stated that one of the things he needs to improve if he wants to make it to the Brazilian national team is his temperament. According to the player himself, earning a spot on the world's best national team requires a less explosive temperament and a résumé full of achievements, and Bruno will be seeking that this year by playing for Flamengo.\ "The national team is very well served. Júlio César is above average. I need to improve my mindset, mature. I speak my mind, but sometimes I feel I should keep to myself. I'm improving that. It's also important that I win more titles to have the funds to make it to the national team," says the player.\
For Bruno, Fla is stronger than last year
Rio de Janeiro - Bruno believes Flamengo is more offensive than last year. The Gávea number one was full of praise for the team's performance on the field and emphasized the importance of coach Cuca in this transformation of the team's style of play.
The Flamengo goalkeeper also spoke about the specific training sessions conducted by manager Cuca. Today, the Gávea team has several set-piece plays.\ "The team has changed its way of playing a lot with Cuca. We are stronger on set pieces and now our team is much more offensive than in 2008," declares the goalkeeper.\
Fla should have six new additions for Wednesday
Plan to rest starters is put into practice by coach Cuca
Vinicius Castro
Rio de Janeiro - Qualified in advance for the Guanabara Cup semifinals, coach Cuca implemented his plan to rest his starters for the decisive stage of the competition during this afternoon's training session in Gávea. The coach led a technical/tactical session, during which he gave clues as to which formation he will choose to face Boavista on Wednesday at 22 p.m. at Maracanã.
Aírton and Marcelinho Paraíba, both facing two yellow cards, Leonardo Moura and Obina, who were rested, and Willians and Ibson, who were suspended, will be removed from the squad, making way for defender Douglas, right-back Everton Silva, midfielders Jônatas, Toró, and Kleberson, and forward Josiel. Goalkeeper Bruno was released to deal with personal issues and did not train. However, he won't be a problem for the match. Chilean Fierro, called up to the Chilean national team, will face South Africa and is out of Cuca's squad.
The likely team for tomorrow is: Bruno; Douglas, Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Everton Silva, Toró, Jônatas, Kléberson and Everton; Zé Roberto and Josiel.
Mengão goes after the leadership
Rubro-negro faces São José, away from home, and can shoot at the top of Novo?Basquete Brasil
Eduardo Vieira, Thiago Barros and Pedro Ivo Almeida
Rio de Janeiro - Flamengo's quest for a second consecutive national basketball championship takes another important step this Tuesday night. Starting at 20 p.m., coach Paulo Chupeta's team takes to the court at the Lineu de Moura Gymnasium to face São José/Unimed/Vinac in the fourth round of the Novo Basquete Brasil. The match promises to be a thrilling one, as, despite being an unknown quantity, the São José dos Campos team ended the unbeaten streak of São Paulo state champion Limeira and also defeated Univates.\ This will be Fla's fourth game in the NBB and the fourth away from Rio de Janeiro.\ So far, the reigning Brazilian champion and four-time Rio de Janeiro champion is undefeated in the new national basketball competition. They've played three games and won three comfortably, despite lacking outstanding performances. The red-and-black team's tour of the country has already seen victories against Pinheiros, Paulistano, and Minas. With the inspired duo of Marcelinho Machado and Rafael Baby, the red-and-black team is hoping for another win soon to take sole control of the table. Franca, Flamengo's main rival in the battle for first place, is not playing this round. Therefore, a win soon is considered crucial by coach Paulo Chupeta.\ "This away game is very tough. São José is a strong team that already surprised Limeira, and we're definitely not going to have an easy time. If we can get another good result away from Rio, we'll be able to maintain this advantage in home games, where our fans make all the difference," says Chupeta.\ New board\ This will be Flamengo's basketball team's first match under the club's new basketball director. Ary Vidal, who introduced himself to the squad during training last Saturday morning, took over after Arnaldo Szpiro resigned and is part of the Flamengo delegation that traveled to São José dos Campos. One of the greatest names in the history of Brazilian sports, Ary will be tasked with "putting the house in order" for Flamengo's basketball. \ The club's financial crisis continues to be a concern, and the board needs to seek investment to pay the group's outstanding salaries.\ Also on Tuesday, in the fourth round, the following will play: Joinville x CETAF; Univates x Saldanha da Gama; Limeira x Minas; Assis x Paulistano; and Bauru x Pinheiros.\ \ All games starting at 20pm.\
THE DAY
Obina back to 'school' \ Cuca will have Obina train more technically, especially aiming. \
José Luiz de Pinho
Rio - Still without a single goal in the State Championship after five games, Obina was literally on edge yesterday at Gávea. Feverish, he was excused from training after receiving medication, leaving the club looking unfriendly. \ Spared from tomorrow's game against Boavista and, perhaps, the derby against Botafogo, Obina will undergo physical and technical retraining. \ Concerned about the striker's adverse moment, Cuca gave him the formula for the remedy to put an end to the 'curse' of the lack of goals.\ "It's about working and working harder. That's the way forward. If he was 99% dedicated in training, now he has to start giving 100%. That's what we're going to do with him from now on. He'll work even harder than the players who are playing," the coach revealed.\ Cuca goes further. "Obina has to practice everything, not just finishing, but also positioning in the box and understanding the tactical and technical aspects of the games," he recalled. \ The coach is concerned about the striker's mental health. "It's obvious he's upset. I spoke with Obina and am giving him my full support, giving him confidence," said Cuca. \ The coach, however, believes that the striker's dark phase is about to end.\ "Obina is very anxious, and that's reflected on the field. This week, we'll work on his technical skills individually," Cuca said.\ A former soccer player, the coach understands the drama Obina is going through. \ "I've been through this in my playing days and I know how difficult it is to go without scoring for a long stretch of games. But it happens to every player. It's a tough time, but from one moment to the next, he'll start scoring again, and the goals will start coming naturally," believes the coach. \ Tomorrow, against Boavista, at Maracanã, Obina will be replaced by Josiel, who is a reserve but earned a point, scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Volta Redonda. \ After being overlooked as a reserve last year, the striker is already starting to gain recognition under Cuca. Josiel will form a strike partnership with Zé Roberto, who has scored two goals in two matches but still needs to improve his game rhythm.\
The anxiety of two newcomers \ Rio - First club to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Guanabara Cup, Flamengo will have the luxury of facing Boavista tomorrow, at Maracana, with four starters: Bruno, Fábio Luciano Ronaldo Angelim and Zé Roberto.\ Those who benefited from the decision were defender Douglas and right-back Éverton Silva, nicknamed 'Henry,' a French star. Signed in January, they could make their debuts. \ Revealed in the Botafogo youth academy, Éverton Silva, 25 years old, came from Friburguense and is counting on his fingers the minutes until the ball rolls tomorrow. \ "It's nerve-wracking. Making your Flamengo debut and replacing a full-back like Leonardo Moura is a huge responsibility. The press is so intense that it scares me. It almost feels like I'm from another world," joked 'Henry da Gávea'.\ “I got that nickname, but I don’t think I look like him,” joked the full-back, wearing two earrings and a thick silver chain. \ Signed from Santo André, Douglas, 23, reveals: “It’s a huge excitement to debut for Flamengo and in a game at Maracanã,” said the defender. \
Cuca only selects three starters in training
Rio - During the team's return on Monday, coach Cuca tested a new formation for the team that will face Boavista on Wednesday. Since Boavista has already secured a spot in the Guanabara Cup semifinals, Flamengo is expected to field a significantly changed lineup.
In today's tactical training session, Flamengo's manager gave some clues about the team that will take the field. In the movement and ball handling session, Ronaldo Angelim, Fábio Luciano, and Douglas formed the defensive trio. On the wings, Everton and Everton Silva. Toró, Kleberson, and Jônatas were deployed in midfield, with Zé Roberto and Josiel up front.
The rest of the squad participated in a training session on a reduced-size field. The absentees were goalkeeper Bruno, who was excused from training to deal with personal issues in Minas Gerais, and Chilean Fierro, who is on international duty. Juan, with pain in his right leg, underwent physical therapy.
Juan could return to the team in next Sunday's classic
Rio - Left-back Juan could return to Flamengo's squad before the Guanabara Cup semifinals. He suffered a leg injury in the second match of the State Championship and is currently in the medical department.
The club's doctors initially predicted he would only return in the final stage of the regional competition. But his recovery is proceeding more quickly than expected.
Coach Cuca is also waiting for the player, and believes a return before the decisive stage would be important for Juan to regain match fitness. If the prediction comes true, the full-back will return for the derby against Botafogo, the final match of the qualifying round. Flamengo leads with 15 points, and the black and white team is second with 12 in Group B.
The coach also said he plans to experiment in the upcoming games, with an eye on the rest of the season. Players like Jônatas, Josiel, and Vandinho should get a chance.
"The performance of these players in matches where three points are at stake is important. Jônatas has been playing very well, and Josiel scored an important goal against Volta Redonda. Vandinho has also been very dedicated to training," said Cuca, who promised to analyze these possibilities.
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SPORTS GAZETTE
Cuca will rest four starters against Boavista
Gazeta Press \ Rio de Janeiro - RJ) \
Flamengo coach Cuca will rest four starters in this Wednesday's match against Boavista at Maracanã, in the fifth round of the Taça Guanabara, the first round of the Campeonato Carioca.
During Monday's training session at Gávea, which marked the squad's return after the 2-1 victory over Macaé, the coach hinted that right-back Leonardo Moura, defender Aírton, midfielder Marcelinho Paraíba, and forward Obina will be rested. The team is already assured of a place in the semifinals.
In addition to those rested, Flamengo will be without midfielders Willians and Ibson, suspended due to their third yellow card, and left-back Juan, who remains in the medical department.
Goalkeeper Bruno was excused from training on Monday to deal with personal issues, but he will face Boavista. With the absence of the starters, some players who had previously been underused have gained opportunities, such as right-back Everton Silva and defender Douglas.
Midfielder Zé Roberto, who has only played two games this season, asked not to be rested to gain more match fitness and will form an attacking duo with Josiel.
Thus, Rubro-Negro should go to the field with the following formation: Bruno, Douglas, Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Everton Silva, Toró, Kleberson, Jônatas and Everton; Zé Roberto and Josiel.
With 100% success, Fla tries to contain euphoria
Gazeta Press \ Rio de Janeiro - RJ) \
The only team with a 10% record in the five rounds of the Guanabara Cup, Flamengo is guaranteed a spot in the semifinals thanks to its 2-1 victory over Macaé last Saturday in Volta Redonda. However, coach Cuca and the Flamengo players insist there's no euphoria in Gávea. The goal is to prevent overconfidence from hurting the team in decisive moments.
"We understand that these five victories were very important and gave us early qualification, which is a reassurance," Cuca began. "On the other hand, we also know that the team isn't fully organized yet, as we're just starting the year. Therefore, there's no sense of euphoria at all," he assured.
Flamengo's players agree with their manager and know that excessive optimism can lead to unpleasant surprises, especially in the competition's most important matches.
"We're not thinking we've won anything, as we've only taken the first step toward winning the Guanabara Cup," commented midfielder Éverton. "There's still a long way to go, and we'll have some very tough matches in the semifinals. Furthermore, we still have to think about our next opponents, as our goal is also to finish in first place," he added.
For right-back Leonardo Moura, Flamengo's squad has enough experience to avoid any kind of euphoria. "We won't get carried away by the good results, nor will we think that things are resolved. We still have a long way to go. It's great to start the season with a win, as it gives us peace of mind," he agreed.
PELENET
Flamengo makes six changes for the match against Boavista
Luciano Paiva\ In Rio de Janeiro\
After securing early qualification for the semifinals of the Guanabara Cup, the first round of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship, Flamengo continues its preparations to try to grab first place in Group B. Next Wednesday, at 22 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, coach Cuca's team will face Boavista, but with half of the team composed of reserves: Toró, Everton Silva, Douglas, Jônatas, Kleberson and Josiel.
In addition to the automatic suspensions of midfielder Ibson and defensive midfielder Willians, Cuca decided not to start right-back Leonardo Moura, Aírton, and Marcelinho Paraíba. But anyone who thinks these players will have an easy ride is mistaken. According to the coach, these players will be better prepared for the Guanabara Cup semifinals.\ "I don't think 'saving' is the right word for our current situation. Whoever misses this match will work harder than those who are on the field. My goal is to ensure everyone is well-conditioned for the final stage of this first round. Furthermore, it also serves as a way to get to know who you have in the group. This prevents us from being caught off guard in a future situation," explained the coach.\ Another expected absence for the match against Boavista is striker Obina. During Monday's training session at Gávea, the player developed a fever. As a result, he will only return to the field for the derby against Botafogo, in the final round of the Taça Guanabara, next Sunday at Maracanã. He has yet to score his first goal for Flamengo this season.\ "If Obina was healthy, he would play. But it's difficult to count on an athlete in a situation like this. A fever like his is very disruptive," lamented Cuca, who will field the following team against the Saquarema rival: Bruno, Douglas, Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Everton Silva, Toró, Jônatas, Kleberson and Everton; Zé Roberto and Josiel. \
At Flamengo, newcomers don't hide their excitement
Luciano Paiva\ In Rio de Janeiro\
Two Flamengo debutants are counting down the hours until the big day. Right-back Everton Silva and defender Douglas, who was playing for Santo André, will have the chance to start against Boavista next Wednesday at 22 p.m. at Maracanã. The match is part of the sixth round of the Taça Guanabara, the first round of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship. The team from Gávea has 15 points in Group B, remains in sole leadership, and is the only major team with a 100% record.\ Still very shy in his first press conferences, Everton Silva emphasized that replacing Leonardo Moura is a difficult task, but he does feel butterflies in his stomach when he has to deal with the journalists who cover Flamengo daily. The player even made a funny comparison right after training.\ "It's like I'm an alien here among you. I can't hide the fact that I get nervous, everything is new to me," said the new number 2, who at times demonstrated a strong personality despite the harassment from journalists.\ "I'll be replacing Leonardo Moura, who is a player at the level of the Brazilian national team. I've been working hard, but I want to show why I was chosen to start," said Everton Silva.\ Defender Douglas, who was one of Santo André's standout performers in their promotion to Serie A of the Brazilian Championship this year, is also still eagerly anticipating his debut. According to him, the most intense anticipation will be when he steps onto the Maracanã pitch.\ "Not so much now, but at the time it will be a great feeling. Especially since it will be my first match at the stadium," said the defender, who said he had gone 18 consecutive matches without receiving a yellow card in Serie B. \
Bruno is released from Flamengo training
Luciano Paiva\ In Rio de Janeiro\
Goalkeeper Bruno was the most noticeable absence at Flamengo's squad's return to training on Monday afternoon in Gávea. The number 1 was cleared by the coaching staff to travel to Belo Horizonte on his day off to resolve personal matters. From Minas Gerais, the player will head straight to São Paulo, where he will appear on a television program.
Bruno will be back in action this coming Tuesday, ready to take the field for the match against Boavista on Wednesday at 22 p.m. at the Maracanã stadium. His immediate backup, Diego, stayed at the club's gym for physical training due to complaints of pain in his right knee.\ Another training session loss was striker Obina, who was rested after returning with a fever. He's already out of the match against the Saquarema team, but will be back for Sunday's derby against Botafogo at the Maracanã. \ Flamengo remains the clear leader in Group B of the Guanabara Cup, the first round of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship, with 15 points. The red-and-black club is the only one among the capital's four major teams with a 100% record in the competition. \
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Fierro will be out of the Flamengo squad to face Joel Santana's squad.
From UOL Esporte\ In Rio de Janeiro\
Midfielder Gonzalo Fierro won't have the opportunity to try to catch coach Cuca's attention for now. Although the Flamengo manager has announced that he will field a team composed almost entirely of reserves for the match against Boavista next Wednesday at Maracanã, the player will play for the Chilean national team on the same day.\ Fierro was called up by coach Marcelo Bielsa to join the squad that will play a friendly against South Africa, led by Brazilian Joel Santana. The match is part of the team's preparations for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.\ For Flamengo, the match against the Saquarema team serves to further increase the possibility of finishing the Guanabara Cup, the first round of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship, in first place in Group B.\ With 15 points and a 100% record in the first five rounds of the regional competition, Rubronegro will face Botafogo on Sunday, second in the group with 12 points. \
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Flamengo's interim president mocks Eduardo Paes' criticism: 'He's a Vasco fan'
Delair Dumbrosck says that politicians must first worry about helping their favorite team.
Cahê Mota Rio de Janeiro
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During the press conference to present the new project to activate amateur sports at Engenhão, Eduardo Paes avoided answering the question of whether he would support Flamengo and stated: "Perhaps I know better how Flamengo is run than the mayor of Niterói." \ However, in Dumbrosck's opinion, the mayor's words do not represent the closing of the doors to a partnership. \ - He didn't say anything that he would never support Flamengo, just that perhaps he knows us better than the mayor of Niterói. \
'From another world', Henry da Gávea debuts with the red and black shirt
Nicknamed after the French star by his teammates, Éverton Silva shows good humor in a press conference
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"It scares me. I've always been a small-time player. It's scary to see all of you on top of me. It almost seems like I'm from another world, but that's how it is. Any player making his Flamengo debut is nervous. It's no different for me. Especially since I'm replacing Leo Moura, a player with Brazilian national team level. I hope to live up to the hype." \ Playing at Maracanã, however, doesn't scare Éverton Silva. The right-back has already had some good times at the stadium.\
- I played there a few times, but I scored a beautiful goal against Fluminense, playing for Friburguense, in 2008. \ Regarding the nickname he received from his teammates, he appears resigned. \ - They call me Henry. I don't think it has anything to do with it. But it's all right. \ With 15 points and a 100% record, Flamengo is the leader of Group B of the Guanabara Cup and the first team to qualify for the competition's semi-finals.\
In Gávea, players train between dashed lines
Flamengo's unusual lawn markings draw attention at the club
João Paulo Garschagen Rio de Janeiro, RJ
In the cast of Flamengo, standout players like right-back Léo Moura, midfielder Kléberson, and goalkeeper Bruno are attracting attention. But on the Gávea pitch, something that should go unnoticed has been causing surprise among fans watching training: the lines demarcating the field are dashed, not continuous. \ The reason? The club's press office explains, and coach Cuca confirms: to protect the grass from the effects of the paint, the club uses the lawn area to periodically move the soccer field. Strange, isn't it? Check out the footage in the video below.\
To reach the national team, Bruno says: 'I need to improve my mindset, mature'
Goalkeeper believes Cuca's arrival has given Flamengo more attacking potential
GLOBOESPORTE.COM Rio de Janeiro
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"I think the national team is very well-stocked with goalkeepers. Júlio César is an above-average goalkeeper. I have to work. I think I need to improve my mindset, mature. It's not that I'm hot-headed. People see me as controversial. I'm a guy who doesn't like to see injustice. If I have to say something, I'll say it to the person's face. And sometimes soccer players are hurt by this. I'm trying to change my way of being, because sometimes you have to keep quiet. And I'm trying to keep quiet so as not to expose myself too much."
Excited by his good form between the posts and the beautiful free kick goal scored in the match against Mesquita, Bruno says he trains daily to perfect his shooting. But he says his priority is still to shine in goal.
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Regarding Flamengo's current form, Bruno believes this year's team is superior to last year's. The goalkeeper believes the team's offensive prowess has increased with Cuca's arrival.
- In fact, people see us as favorites for the title. Carioca because we maintained last year's base. But it has nothing to do with it. Cuca has a lot of plays. Last year, we didn't have set-piece rehearsals. Our team wasn't as strong as it is today. The current team is more offensive than last year.
Rest? 'Those who don't play will work even harder,' says Cuca
Coach wants to take advantage of early qualification to improve details in the starting lineup
Cahê Mota Rio de Janeiro
O Flamengo starts this Wednesday, at 22 pm, at Maracanã, against Boavista, for the sixth round of the Guanabara Cup, which Cuca calls the second stage of his work toward the Rio de Janeiro title. Already qualified for the semifinals, the coach will change six starters for the match. However, anyone who thinks this is a way to rest the starters is mistaken. According to Cuca himself, now is the time for the players to work even harder, so they can reach the semifinals in perfect shape. \ "Those who won't play will have to work even harder here at Gávea. This measure is part of a plan by the physiology department. Some players need not only rest, but also specific work to enhance their performance, according to their characteristics. We'll work hard." \
Therefore, some starters can already anticipate double the effort in the coming days, especially since they'll be filling the bench. This is the case with Airton and Marcelinho Paraíba. The duo, by the way, has reason to give their all: their substitutes, Jônatas and Douglas, have been pleasing Cuca in training. \ - In this case, these are two players that I wanted to watch from the start. \ With 15 points, Flamengo is the leader of Group B of the GB Cup and the first team already qualified for the next phase.\
Fever extends Obina's goal drought
Unable to face Boavista, the striker will have to wait for the derby against Botafogo to score for the first time this year.
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Obina will have to wait a little longer to try to break his goal drought in 2009
Having failed to find the net in 2009, Obina has made no secret of his discomfort with his goal drought. However, the Black Angel will have to wait at least one more round to try to shake off his poor form. With a fever, the striker will not face Boavista this Wednesday at 22 p.m. at Maracanã, in the sixth round of the Guanabara Cup. \ Obina, who was in Gávea this Monday, but did not even work with the rest of his teammates Flamengo, will be replaced by Josiel. Despite Cuca's decision to field a mixed team, the number 18 was not among those the coach planned to rest. \ "If Obina were well, he would play. But this fever is very serious, and I don't think he'll be fit," said the coach. \
Former striker Cuca assured that he understands what's going on in the player's head, who admits he owes the fans this year. \ "Of course he's uncomfortable. Nobody likes that. But he needs to be patient and control his anxiety, as well as work hard on his physical, technical, and tactical skills. Knowing where to position himself, where the ball will be... \ With 15 points, Flamengo is the leader of Group B of the Guanabara Cup and the only team already qualified for the semifinals of the competition.\
Fla with six new faces in the match against Boavista
In addition to the suspended Ibson and Willians, Cuca decides to rest Leo Moura, Airton, Marcelinho Paraíba and Obina in Wednesday's game
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The only team already guaranteed a place in the semifinals of the Guanabara Cup, Flamengo kicks off next Wednesday at 22 p.m. against Boavista at the Maracanã stadium in the sixth round of what Cuca calls the "second stage" of the season's start planning. Keen to keep the entire squad on par, the coach will make six changes to the starting lineup. \ Without any fuss, the coach, who was already without Ibson and Willians, who were suspended, will also rest Leonardo Moura, Airton, and Marcelinho Paraíba for the match against the Saquarema team. He will also rest Obina. Without having scored a single goal this year, the striker would have played, according to the coach's initial plan. However, he developed a fever on Monday and was ruled out of the match.\
Everton Silva, Douglas, Toró, Jônatas, Kleberson and Josiel join the team.
Leader of Group B of the competition with 15 points and a 100% record, Flamengo should face Boavista with Bruno, Douglas, Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Everton Silva, Toró, Jônatas, Kleberson and Everton; Zé Roberto and Josiel.\ On Monday, the coach spoke separately with the selected players for about ten minutes before starting a tactical drill with the starting lineup without opponents. After working for 30 minutes, the manager focused on set pieces.\
To face Joel Santana, Fierro 'loses' a chance among the starters
The midfielder plays for the Chilean national team, which faces South Africa this Wednesday, and is out of the mixed team that will face Boavista.
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The red-and-black squad trains the physical part in Gávea
A constant figure on the bench in the five matches of the Flamengo in the Guanabara Cup, Gonzalo Fierro will not be able to take advantage of the opportunity that Cuca intends to give to the players who are not playing, this Wednesday, against Boavista, at Maracanã.
Called up by coach Marcelo Bielsa, the midfielder will defend the Chilean national team against Joel Santana's South Africa, on Wednesday, away from home.
In the first part of training, the squad was divided into two groups and performed only physical exercises. The only certainty is that Willians and Ibson, suspended, will not be on the field. Toró and Jônatas are expected to be the substitutes.
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Debutantes can't hide their excitement about their debut
Douglas and Everton Silva will play their first games wearing the Flamengo shirt
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Of all the changes Cuca has made, two in particular are most significant. After extensive training, defender Douglas and right-back Everton Silva will make their Flamengo debuts.
The debutants couldn't hide their joy at the opportunity. But happiness came with another feeling: anxiety. Coming from smaller clubs, both confessed they already have butterflies in their stomachs about stepping into the Maracanã stadium and facing the fans.
"It's going to be my first game at Maracanã. I'm excited, and I'll feel it even more when the game starts," said Douglas, who came from Santo André.
"Nervousness happens to any player who debuts for Flamengo. Even more so to me, as I'm replacing Leonardo Moura," said Everton Silva, formerly of Friburguense.
Cuca praises the duo who will debut at Flamengo
Coach listed the qualities of Everton Silva and Douglas
Cuca will test a new formation at Flamengo
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Coach Cuca confirmed the changes made in Monday's training session. Douglas and Everton Silva will debut for the red and black team. The manager praised the duo, explained their key characteristics, and expressed confidence in a strong performance.
"Douglas has good marking and ball control and had a great championship with Santo André. Everton Silva was highly rated to get here; he's explosive and makes good use of space on the right," he said.
According to Cuca, this isn't a reserve team. The coach also assured that those who won't play won't stop working. According to him, the opposite is true.
"We're taking players out to give them more conditioning. Those who won't play will work harder than those who will. But it's not a reserve team. It's good to see the potential of the group so they can prove they can be starters," he said.
Discover Cuca's quirks at Flamengo
Technician continues with his superstitions and even has \ specific shirt for post-match press conferences\
Cuca: gray shirt in the first half, black in the second and at the press conference
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Cuca has never denied being a superstitious man. His quirks have been known since his time at Botafogo. At Flamengo, he claims to be more relaxed. Although he hasn't gotten off the bus before the driver put it in reverse, as he used to, the coach, coincidentally or not, has won all five matches he's coached wearing a black shirt in the second half.
He started out in gray and white, but when the winning goal is scored, he celebrates in black. Officially, Cuca says he changes his attire because of the constant sweating. But since it's working, why would he need to?
"They always say you don't change a winning team. So explain to me, why should I change it?" asks Cuca.
The red-and-black manager explained that he always sets aside three shirts for matches. Against Boavista, he even considered starting in black and, who knows, perhaps switching to another at halftime. The LANCE! news team joked that the change could cause problems. This was the coach's cue to unleash his usual good humor.
"See? I'm not the only one with my quirks. Put yourself in my shoes: would you swap the jerseys?" the coach asked again, his smile still on his face.
But Cuca's stylistic quirks don't stop on the sidelines. In both of his winning matches at Maracanã, the coach gave press conferences wearing a navy blue, white, and red polo shirt. Last Saturday, Cuca spoke to the press wearing the same black shirt he wore on the sidelines.
Once again showing good humor, the commander assured that he had not abandoned the habit:
– That's because this shirt is only used in press conferences at Maracanã. Away from home, there isn't a specific one, no (laughs) – he explained.
Wearing white, black, or gray jerseys, or perhaps even lucky underwear, the fans just want the winning ways to continue. Officially, Cuca says he changes jerseys because of the sweat. But you don't change a winning team.