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The string of injuries to critical players raises questions about the ongoing system that permits national teams to call upon club players for frequent matches. The situation has drawn ire from Flamengo’s management, who see it as unfair that players sustain severe injuries while representing their national squads, especially when they were not fully fit to play.

Flamengo is now seeking a replacement for Pedro amid this crisis. The recent injury saga paints a bleak picture for the team, who are already on a desperate quest for alternatives in a market that has recently closed for new contracts. The club is now limited to searching for free agents or players without contracts, a challenging prospect that brings back memories of how they previously secured David Luiz in a similar situation.