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With the transfer window closed, Flamengo can only recruit players who are currently available on the free market. Initial speculations suggest that renowned names like Memphis Depay and Martial were considered, but neither fits the profile needed to replace Pedro. Both are more fleet-footed forwards than traditional center-forwards, leading to doubts about their suitability to fill the role of a physical target man. This puts the onus on existing players to step up and adapt to new roles, potentially experimenting with formations that do not rely solely on a traditional striker.