This Saturday, the Brazilian league 2022 begins, after the state tournaments. Up to the minute, the four national footballers in contention are Eduardo Vargas (Atlético Mineiro), Benjamín Kuscevic (Palmeiras), Mauricio Isla (Flamengo) and Ángelo Henríquez (Fortaleza). Added to this are Claudio Maldonado as an assistant in Bragantino and the two who are in B: Javier Parraguez and Carlos Palacios.
After the state championships, which open the year in Brazilian football, the first division tournament begins this weekend. Brasileirao 2022 is approaching, the most powerful tournament in South America, both economically and in terms of squad quality. Just one fact: seven of the 13 teams with the highest market value in the Copa Libertadores belong to the continental giants, according to figures provided by the Transfermarkt portal. Those who top the list with Palmeiras (161.10 million euros) and Flamengo (159.85 million euros).
The national representation in this competition includes, for the moment, four footballers, with various personal moments in their respective clubs: Eduardo Vargas (Atletico Mineiro), Benjamín Kuscevic (Palmeiras), Mauricio Isla (Flamengo) and Ángelo Henríquez (Fortaleza).
Le Galo is on a mission to retain the crown, which he secured from Cuca in 2021 with 84 points, 13 units more than the second, the Fla. The Mineiro had a positive start to the season, winning the state championship with Argentinian Antonio Mohamed at the technical head. Edouard Vargas He has been in the news in recent weeks for his renewal with the Minas Gerais side. His contract ends in December this year. The intention of the club, announced publicly, is to reconnect with the Chilean striker. Atlético Mineiro make their Brasileirao debut on Sunday, hosting Internacional de Porto Alegre.
Benjamín Kuscevic’s Palmeiras is another contender for the crown. The endorsement that Verdao has is his great continental campaign, consecutively dedicating himself to the Copa Libertadores. Abel Ferreira’s team started their run in the current edition on the right foot, beating Deportivo Táchira, in Venezuela. They also won at Paulistao, in Sao Paulo. Palmeiras make their league debut this Saturday, hosting Ceará.
He who does not live his best gift is Mauricio Isla After the arrival of the Portuguese Paulo Sousa on the bench of the Rubro-Negro, the Huaso was moved from the property, which generated a series of versions regarding his future in the Rio de Janeiro club. At least he was included in the list of Libertadores registrants. Fla plays tomorrow, against Atlético Goianiense. Another that is also moved is Angelo Henriquez. The striker has no continuity at Fortaleza, the big surprise of Brasileirao 2021, finishing in fourth place. The former U was not called up during the defeat of the Habs against Colo Colo, at Arena Castelao. Those of Voïvode play Sunday against Cuiabá.
To the list of nationals must be included Claudia Maldonado who is the technical assistant of Bragantino, a team belonging to Red Bull, another participant in the Libertadores 2022.
the B-series
The weekend also has the start of the Brazilian Serie B, in which there are two Chileans. One is Javier Parraguez, in Sport Recife. Buffalo found their footing in Leao, earning their coach’s trust and the Torcedores’ affection on the scoring streak. Unfortunately for its casting claims, it lost the Northeast Cup final to Fortaleza the previous weekend.
the other is Carlos Palacios. La Joya left Internacional, a place where she could never find a foothold, and jumped on the Vasco da Gama , another great Brazilian, but today in the second division. The former Spanish Union has signed until 2025 with the cast of Rio de Janeiro.
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