Flamengo manages midfield tactics and key player renewals

Flamengo is currently managing both tactical challenges in its midfield and strategic contract renewals. On the pitch, the club has struggled to field its preferred midfield quartet of Pulgar, Jorginho, Paquetá, and Arrascaeta together due to various injuries and tactical positioning issues. The group has only played 175 minutes together this season, with only one match featuring all four as starters.

Off the pitch, the club's board is prioritizing specific contract extensions. The administration is focusing on the immediate needs of Danilo and Pulgar. Pulgar is considered an exception to the current freeze on long-term renewals due to a relatively low release clause that poses a financial risk. Danilo is also a priority as his contract expires in December 2026. Other players, including Pedro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Rossi, and Plata, are currently waiting for signals regarding their future extensions, which the club intends to address later in the year.