Take a look at Rogério Ceni’s first challenges, expected by Flamengo this Tuesday | Flamengo

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The expectation is enormous, as is the challenge. Starting with the probable debut, this Wednesday, and soon against São Paulo, where he made history as a goalkeeper. As with Dome, you should not escape comparisons with Jorge Jesús.

Rogério Ceni’s official announcement will only be made after the signing of the contract, which will run until the end of 2021.

The first challenges in Flamengo:

Make the defense trustworthy

Ceni’s first action ahead of Flamengo is to try to improve the defensive system, which showed its fragility in the last goals suffered in the games against São Paulo and Atlético-MG.

The defense is the second worst of the Brazilian, only better than that of the Goiás lantern, with an average of 1.45 goals conceded per game.

Recovering short players

In defense there are also some of the athletes that Rogério Ceni will have the mission of recovering, such as Gustavo Henrique and Léo Pereira. They were both hired this year and have yet to deliver as expected.

Another one that Flamengo made a big investment and has yet to establish was Michael.

Decide the future in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores in a month

In addition to deciding with São Paulo for a place in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, Ceni will face the challenge of competing soon in the knockout stages of the Libertadores with Racing.

The duels with the Argentine team, which had the best campaign among the group stage runners-up, will be on November 24, at the Presidente Perón stadium, and on December 1, in Maracana.

Put the puzzle together at the premiere

In fourth place, against São Paulo, whoever decides the line-up of the match will have a great job, since the list of absences is large and heavy. Pedro and Everton Ribeiro are with the Brazilian team. Island, with that of Chile.

Another sure absence is that of Rodrigo Caio, who suffers a muscle injury. Filipe Luís felt a muscle discomfort in the last game and it remains a doubt. Arrascaeta and Diego, who are in a physical reconditioning, have no guarantee of return either.

Fit and recover players returning from injury

The good news for the next Flamengo coach is that some of the players who were in the medical department are close to coming back, as Gabigol did on the last day. Pedro Rocha was related, but did not enter the field.

Arrascaeta and Diego should be next. An important piece for the defensive system is missing: Rodrigo Caio, who is recovering from a muscle injury.