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The club’s administration is currently grappling with its financial reality; after weathering a period marked by budget constraints and increased costs, heightened salaries across the board could further complicate Flamengo's financial stability. The balance between rewarding player performance and maintaining economic prudence remains a critical priority.
Conditions for Play and Player Welfare
Beyond internal team dynamics, the question of player welfare has been raised, particularly regarding match timings during the extreme summer heat in Rio de Janeiro. Gerson has taken proactive steps to safeguard the players' welfare by advocating for a revision of match scheduling, urging the league to avoid afternoon engagements where players face the harshest conditions.