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Despite the festive unveiling at Mineirão, discussions inevitably turned to Gabigol’s inconsistent performance during his last seasons with Flamengo. Critics have noted that he fell short of expectations, indicating that he has been "underperforming" for the past two seasons. While he was instrumental in some crucial matches, including a memorable final goal at the Copa do Brasil, analysts like Vampeta, Bruno Prado, and Mauro César highlighted that his overall contribution has been lacking, raising doubts about whether he can regain his former glory at Cruzeiro.