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What is happening between Flamengo and Gonzalo Plata?

Flamengo's schedule is on hold because of the FIFA international break. Meanwhile, some Mengão players are representing their national teams. So, this Saturday (28), the Rubro-Negro posted photos of the called-up players, but the absence of Gonzalo Plata caught the fans’ attention.

In a post on X, Flamengo shared photos of Léo Pereira, Arrascaeta, Varela and Carrascal on the field, but ignored Gonzalo Plata, who played this Friday (27). The forward even provided an assist in Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Morocco. As a result, Rubro-Negro fans reacted to the player’s absence.

What did Flamengo fans say?

In the comments on the post, one Flamengo fan said: “Completely ignoring Plata, you really know your stuff.” In addition, another Rubro-Negro fan also noticed the Ecuadorian’s absence: “Where’s Plata?” Finally, one Mengão supporter made a request to Fla: “Yeah, just keep ignoring Plata, that’s it.”

What is happening between Plata and Flamengo?

Plata is going through an uncertain moment at Flamengo. Besides being unable to establish a run under Leonardo Jardim, the Ecuadorian is involved in off-field issues that have displeased the Rubro-Negro board and fans.

As a result, after having some episodes exposed in the media, Plata decided to remove photos wearing the Flamengo shirt from his social media, leaving only the one with the Libertadores trophy. Finally, the forward also unfollowed the club.

Did Plata speak out about the controversies at Flamengo?

This Friday (27), after the draw between Ecuador and Morocco, Gonzalo Plata spoke out and commented for the first time on his current situation at Flamengo. “Being here with my teammates (in the national team) makes me forget everything that is happening outside my circle, where my club is. So, I’m very happy,” he said.

Did Cruzeiro try to sign Flamengo’s forward?

Yes! Amid Flamengo’s interest in negotiating Plata, Cruzeiro sent an offer to the Rubro-Negro to sign the forward. However, the Mengão board rejected the offer from the Minas Gerais club, as they want to bring in a new name for the position before saying goodbye to the No. 19.

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