All of Brazil bows to Gerson

We thought we would permanently lose sight of Gerson after his departure from OM in January 2023, but it is clear that the Brazilian has been able to turn his back on his worries since. Downgraded by the intransigent Igor Tudor, at the end of a season where he had dissipated his wealth and delighted the Marseille fans under the orders of Sampaoli, the 27-year-old midfielder had everything to do again by returning to Flamengo. He did it, and brilliantly. By finding the Argentinian at the Item-Blacka club which had seen him explode two years earlier, the whimsical left-hander has rediscovered the sacred fire and the heights of his best years.

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Man most used by The Peeled (the bald one) until his dismissal in September 2023, Gerson was able to reestablish himself as one of the strong men of Tite, then of Filipe Luis, new coach of the Carioca club since October. This season, his 60 matches played, for 6 goals and 11 assists, speak volumes about his influence on his team. Performances which also did not leave indifferent the Brazilian coach Dorival Junior, who has been on around twenty Brazilian benches since 2002 and who therefore chose to call him back during the last gatherings.

The Brazilian press is unanimous

In a position where competition is no longer as fierce as it was fifteen years ago, Gerson was able to take advantage of the opportunity to weave his web. In October, Dorival thus made the choice to start him against Peru, he who was still looking for the “X”, the player with the most suitable profile to accompany Guimarães in the middle (Paqueta, André or even Andreas Pereira were succeeded). And since this 4-0 victory, Gerson has never left the eleven again. Aligned against Venezuela last week (1-1), the ex-Marseillais was again last night against Uruguay (1-1), and his performance once again spoke for him. “He was the best on the team. Another match of great maturity with and without the ball. He knew how to make himself forgotten when the situation suited it, and to open up spaces for Bruno Guimarães. Tactically important and decisive for the result with a superb goal”written for example Globe Esportedescribing him and Raphinha as one of the few bright spots in this team. Because yes, his influence and his impact were also reflected in his decisive character, with a first goal scored for the selection, with a superb volley.

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Daily life Lance!for his part, predicts a starting place for the next gathering: “Flamengo's excellent second half, especially after the arrival of Filipe Luís in October, was reflected in the Brazilian team. Gerson gives more movement to the midfield, whether he is in place of André or Lucas Paquetá. He ends the year as a starter and has a good chance of maintaining his status in March.. ESPN Brazil is also not stingy with praise: “the five-time world champion team reacted and came away with a draw thanks to a superb Gerson, author of a magnificent goal”. On social networks, some Brazilian influencers even go so far as to dare comparisons with… Rodri. “Without being ironic, Gerson is better than the Ballon d’Or”tweets @realmilgrauu, has 155,000 followers and liked by 15,000 people. The journalist of ScoreGuilherme Azevedo, écrit lui: “Tite's Brazil was sometimes sleepy, but it was better than this Dorival team, and there wasn't a Gerson at his peak like today back then. » If the rumor sending him to Rennes to find Sampaoli comes true, it is the Breton supporters who should be rubbing their hands… But they will probably have to take out their wallets.