Mais Querido faces São Paulo at 6:30 pm
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0This Sunday, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), the highly anticipated clash between Flamengo and São Paulo will take place at the iconic Maracanã, as part of the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mais Querido needs to find its way back to victory after two straight defeats, one of them being elimination in Libertadores.
For the clash against the team from São Paulo, the Argentine coach plans to introduce some changes to the lineup, compared to the last game in which the team was eliminated by Olímpia. Flamengo's lineup will have: Matheus Cunha, Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Allan, Thiago Maia, Victor Hugo, Arrasceta, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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0In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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0Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
Mengão needs to win to stay alive in the Brasileirão
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0This Sunday (15), Flamengo and Vasco will face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The classic will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel.
Mais Querido arrives at the clash motivated, after securing a place in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil by beating Bahia. Now, the team led by Tite focuses its efforts on the Brasileirão, seeking to maintain the good momentum and continue in the fight for the top places in the table, keeping the chance of winning the title alive.
For the classic, Mengão will have three changes compared to the last game. On the wings, Varela replaces Wesley on the right, while Alex Sandro will make his debut, replacing Ayrton Lucas on the left.
In addition, Erick Pulgar returns to the starting lineup in place of Everton Araújo, who will remain on the bench next to Allan. In the offensive sector, the formation will be maintained, with Bruno Henrique acting as false 9, ensuring stability in the attack.
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