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Michael tries to regain his position at Flamengo

Flamengo is finalizing details to face Internacional, this Wednesday (13), for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. While Mengão seeks to gain an advantage in the knockout stage, striker Michael tries to regain his position in Filipe Luís' team. In this sense, the number 30 clings to 'good memories' of the club from Rio Grande do Sul.

This is because, Michael played a crucial role in the last two matches of Flamengo against Internacional. In the debut of the Brasileirão 2025, the number 30 assisted Léo Pereira's goal, avoiding defeat to the team from Rio Grande do Sul, at Maracanã. In addition, in the 2024 edition of the tournament, also at the 'Sacred Temple', the striker scored two goals in the victory over the Colorado team, by 3 to 1.

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WHAT IS MICHAEL'S SITUATION?

Michael lost his place in Filipe Luís' Flamengo. After missing matches due to pain in his left ankle, the striker returned to training with the squad, but was left out of the squad for the matches against Atlético-MG and Mirassol. In addition, the number 30 last played almost two months ago, against Los Angeles FC (USA), for the Club World Cup.

In addition, Michael was close to leaving Flamengo. At the time, Al Ula (SAU) presented a proposal of 2.5 million dollars (R$ 14 million) for a one-year loan, along with a purchase option of 4 million dollars (R$ 22 million at the time). However, the number 30 rejected the offer and preferred to stay at Mais Querido.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

With Michael available, Flamengo faces Internacional this Wednesday (13), for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through the YouTube, the site and the social networks.

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