2023-08-15 21:06:14
A day before facing Grêmio, in the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo players were slapped during training. The confusion this Tuesday, 15, had as protagonists the Uruguayan Varela, who suffered a fracture in the nose, and the Brazilian Gerson.
The two athletes fought because Gerson would have fouled Varela, and the Uruguayan winger didn’t like it. After an argument, both were taken out of training and headed to the inner part of the training center of the Flamengothe Urubu’s Nest.
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Once inside the training center, Varela shouted at Gerson, who replied: “I’m not even talking to you.” The Uruguayan, then, went after the midfielder, who dodged and retaliated with several punches. The side would have been badly hurt.
What does Flamengo say about the fight between Varela and Gerson
On social media, the Flamengo commented on the fight. The club said the situation had been resolved internally by the football department.
“Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the dispute between athletes Gerson and Varela was resolved internally by the football department,” says the statement. “The players understand that the episode is part of a disputed training session. Preparation for tomorrow’s game continues as usual.”
At first, Gerson and Flamengo have no defined punishments. The club’s desire is to treat aggression as normal in training. But punch exchange can result in a fine for the players of the rubro negro, according to the Metrópoles portal.
Flamengo pronounces on the fight | Photo: Flamengo reproduction
Weigh in on the decision of Flamengo about the punishments, the recent episodes of indiscipline, in particular the aggression of former physical trainer Pablo Fernandez against striker Pedro.
The confusion occurred in the Independência locker room, shortly after the team’s victory over Atlético Mineiro by 2-1.
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