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Who is the full-back being monitored by Flamengo?

Flamengo has already set a transfer priority for the next window: left-back. It is no surprise, then, that the club’s board is keeping an eye on names in the market, and one of them is Caio Henrique of Monaco (FRA).

According to ‘ESPN’, Flamengo is monitoring Caio Henrique’s situation. The 28-year-old full-back is currently sidelined as he recovers from a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.

Who is Caio Henrique, the full-back being monitored by Flamengo?

A product of Atlético de Madrid’s (ESP) youth academy, Caio Henrique drew attention in Brazilian football while playing on loan for Fluminense and Grêmio. As a result, in 2020, the player was sold to Monaco for eight million euros (R$ 52 million at the time).

In addition, his strong performances at Monaco earned him three call-ups to the Brazilian national team. The first came in September 2023 under Fernando Diniz, while the two most recent call-ups came in 2025, with Carlo Ancelotti already in charge of Brazil.

What is Flamengo’s situation at left-back?

Flamengo is facing uncertainty regarding the left-back position. That is because head coach Leonardo Jardim has two main options for the role: Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas. In addition, Matías Viña is on loan at River Plate (ARG) until the end of 2026, but he remains under contract with the Rubro-Negro until December 2028.

However, Alex Sandro has a contract with Flamengo until December 2026, and his stay at the club is not guaranteed. That is because, at 35, the player wants to slow down his match schedule, and a move to another team with a “less hectic” calendar is being considered. Finally, Ayrton Lucas is not a unanimous favorite among the Rubro-Negro fans.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on its next commitment of the season. This Sunday (12), the Rubro-Negro faces Fluminense at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website, and the social media channels. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão derby.

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