After the defeat against Corinthians, Flamengo fans ask Tite to resign

In 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 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.

Tite'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.

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.

Flamengo suffered a significant setback in its CONMEBOL Libertadores campaign this Tuesday, losing by 1-0 for Palestino, complicating their situation in group E of the competition. The negative result in Coquimbo reflects a bad moment for the Rio club, which now equals its worst campaigns in the group stage of this century.

In this way, the pressure on Tite begins to be discussed on social media. However, according to an investigation by our portal, Mais Querido's board of directors completely shields the current technical committee, understanding that there is a moment of technical decline for the main players in the squad.

Another detail that also influences not being fired are the few options on the market to take on the position. To replace Tite, top management would have to negotiate with foreign coaches, which would take time to achieve, at a delicate moment in which Rubro-Negro is competing for places in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and is seeking to advance to the next stage in the Copa do Brasil.

With just 4 points accumulated in four matches, the team led by coach Tite repeats the performances of 2002 and 2014, years in that Flamengo also faced early eliminations at the same stage of the tournament. The recent defeat raises concerns about the possibility of a new early elimination, although there is still a mathematical chance of reversing the current scenario.

Given this scenario, Flamengo can reach, at most, 10 points by the end of the phase of groups. With this, Rubro-Negro will depend not only on themselves, but also on a combination to still be able to dream of a place in the knockout stages of the Libertadores.