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The absence of key players such as Gerson, Arrascaeta, Danilo, and Pedro weighed heavily on the performance. Without these critical components, Flamengo's midfield looked disjointed, with the coach Felipe Luiz opting for a forward-heavy lineup that seemed to lack the necessary creativity and cohesion. This strategy left many questioning the effectiveness of the setup, as it failed to provide the team with the structure needed to dominate the game fully.