Gabriel Barbosa, the Brazilian forward who recently signed with Flamengo, is set to make his debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday against Santos.

Barbosa, 22 years old, has been linked with several top clubs in Brazil before joining Flamengo this summer. The winger was previously at Santos and also played for Internacional, Corinthians and Palmeiras.

The move to Flamengo could be seen as a significant step up for the young player, who has already shown flashes of talent during his time in Brazil's top flight.

However, there have been concerns about Barbosa's fitness and conditioning ahead of his debut. He missed training last week due to an ankle injury,Chinese Super League Matches which could impact his performance on Saturday.

Despite these concerns, Flamengo coach Paulo Autuori believes that Barbosa will be ready for his debut.

"I'm confident that Gabriel will perform well," Autuori said. "He's a very talented player, but he needs to work on his fitness."

It remains to be seen whether Barbosa can live up to the expectations of fans and analysts alike. However, it's clear that he's excited to play for one of Brazil's biggest clubs.

As he steps onto the pitch on Saturday, Barbosa will be hoping to make a lasting impression on the world of football. And with the support of Flamengo's fans, who are eagerly awaiting their new star player, he could just do that.

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