Gerson Canhotinha sees trump as favorite for the Libertadores title: “Halfway done” | Fans

Strengthening in 2024, Flamengo emerges as one of the favorites for the Libertadores title. In addition to the defensive organization and powerful attack, Gerson Canhotinha considers that the extremely talented midfield is an important asset in the fight for the title. This is because Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta have a very strong ability to create dangerous situations for their opponents.

“De La Cruz is very good. He came to complete the midfield that was already complete with Pulgar, Gerson, Arrascaeta and Everton Ribeiro. Everton Ribeiro left, and De La Cruz entered. Gerson left and continued to be a good, tidy and intelligent midfield player. Whoever has a midfield like that is halfway to winning.”, said Gerson Canhotinha, live on YouTube.

Even with the luxury trio, Gerson Canhotinha warned that wear and tear throughout the season could harm Flamengo’s performance. In this context, the use of young people from the base and hiring highlights from the state teams were suggested by the former player.

“There is a cast. You can’t swell the squad, it’s expensive. It’s better to stay a little smaller and bring in the kids from the base. Flamengo is doing it, Fluminense, Botafogo… all the teams are doing it. When the (state) championship ends and look for three, four for the squad.”, he indicated.

Gerson Canhotinha rules out group of death in Libertadores

Looking for the Libertadores fourth, Palmeiras fell alongside San Lorenzo, Del Valle and Liverpool-URU. Even though the bracket is far from easy, Gerson Canhotinha does not consider that Verdão is in the group of death of the Libertadores.

“Who called this a death group? San Lorenzo is a good team, I don’t know Liverpool-URU, and there’s Del Valle, who is in the competition. But what about Palmeiras? With all that squad you have? Del Valle is good, but what about Palmeiras? I’m banking, I don’t think the group of death.

“I believe in Brazilian teams, all of them. I don’t see any reason for all this concern.”, he stated.