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Historically, Flamengo has a rich heritage of youth development, being credited with nurturing numerous successful players that made their mark at the highest levels of football. The club's ability to foster and promote talent from its ranks has been a point of pride, but recent trends suggest a shift away from this foundational strategy.
The club has sought to bolster the first team by attracting more experienced players, which has, unfortunately, inhibited opportunities for promising youth. Mauro argued that this signing strategy might unintentionally suppress the rise of young talents who could contribute significantly to the team. Consequently, questions loom over the current management's capability to balance experience with the potential that resides within their youth ranks.