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What is Flamengo’s next game in the Brasileirão?

Coach Leonardo Jardim has gained a new ‘headache’ for Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match. That’s because Nicolás De La Cruz received his third yellow card against Internacional this Wednesday (29) and will have to serve a suspension in the next round.

De La Cruz came on in the 39th minute of the second half, replacing Jorginho. Shortly afterward, the Uruguayan fouled Calebe to stop Internacional’s attack and was shown a yellow card by Matheus Candançan.

It is worth remembering that De La Cruz had already received yellow cards against Palmeiras and Internacional itself in the first half of the Brasileirão. In other words, the Uruguayan will have to serve a suspension in the next round of the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next game in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo’s next match in the Brazilian Championship is scheduled for August 9. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro will face Vitória at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 21st round of the national competition.

What is De La Cruz’s situation?

It is worth noting that De La Cruz’s place at Flamengo is not guaranteed. That’s because Peñarol (URU) wants to sign the Uruguayan in this transfer window and is therefore in talks with the Rubro-Negro.

Peñarol dreams of signing De La Cruz on a one-year loan, free of charge. In addition, the club has offered to pay the player’s full salary during the period. However, Flamengo wants financial compensation to let the midfielder go, as he is under contract until the end of 2028.

What is the article author’s opinion on De La Cruz’s situation?

“De La Cruz arrived at Flamengo in 2024 and cost more than R$100 million, but he still has not managed to justify the investment on the pitch. In addition to missing games throughout the year due to fitness issues, the midfielder also does not play on synthetic turf,” he said, before concluding:

“That is why I believe it is time for De La Cruz to seek a fresh start and say goodbye to Flamengo. Even if the club cannot recover the amount it paid, the salary savings alone would already be good news for the Rubro-Negro,” concluded Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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