Flamengo boss eyes rotation v Corinthians, notes travel challenges | OneFootball

Flamengo has a packed schedule with games all over Brazil and South America

Flamengo defeated Corinthians last Wednesday (14th) by 94 to 88, in a game valid for Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). After the match, coach Sergio ‘Oveja’ Hernández commented on the need to rotate the red-and-black squad and the challenges of traveling during the season.

— We played, at times, very well and, at others, very badly. It’s important to talk about Corinthians, who are a tough opponent to face. Besides that, we have some problems that are already known — began coach ‘Oveja’, in an interview with ‘MundoBola Flamengo’.

— We didn’t have Shaq and Alexey. We don’t want to use that as an excuse, but it forces us to push the rotation and keep the same players on the court for many minutes. We had very long trips and arrived here practically at dawn, at the airport, two days ago — concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo has been competing in the NBB, which features teams from all over the country. In addition, the team led by Sergio Oveja is also in the Basketball Champions League Americas. Thus, the Most Beloved has a long schedule with many trips throughout 2026.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

After playing at Maracanãzinho against Corinthians, Flamengo will get a breather. That’s because the red-and-black team faces Obras (ARG) on the 22nd, next Saturday (17th), in Rio de Janeiro, for the Basketball Champions League Americas.

The match is valid for the third round of the continental tournament and takes place at 7:10 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanãzinho. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the red-and-black team on social media and on the website.

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