BEHIND THE SCENES: TITE SEES FLAMENGO'S "FACE" IN VICTORY AGAINST FLUMINENSE

After taking charge of Flamengo, Tite, former coach of the Brazilian national team, made it clear that he is quickly adapting to the club's culture. In recent statements, he highlighted Rubro-Negro's striking characteristic: the incessant search for all possible titles. According to the coach, this spirit of intense competition is something that he not only admires, but is also incorporating into his own work philosophy.

Tite, known for his meticulous and results-focused work, revealed that the Transition to Flamengo involves constant learning, especially in relation to the club's winning mentality. "Flamengo has this culture of fighting for every title. There is no focus on just one competition, the goal is to win everything within reach", he explained.

This characteristic is notable in Flamengoin recent years, which has won several important competitions, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. Tite, accustomed to pressure and the need for results, states that this mentality is something he is adopting in his day-to-day life at the club. “I see this culture, and this is what we are doing. Flamengo has this requirement, and I am a coach who likes this type of challenge.”

Although Tite has an established career, with successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians and the Brazilian national team, Flamengo represents a new experience for the coach. He is now at the helm of a team that has traditionally had fans calling for victories in every competition they compete in, something he sees as a positive challenge.

"You have to learn every day Even with the experience I have, here I realize that there are very high expectations, but at the same time that's what makes you grow", commented the coach. For him, working at a club that maintains such a high level of demand motivates him to always seek the best.

The Flamengocould face another challenge for the clash against Peñarol, scheduled for Thursday. Luiz Araújo, one of the team's key players, suffered a problem during the last game and may not be available for the match. During the first half of the last match, Luiz Araújo felt pain in his right knee. The discomfort was enough for the coach to opt for his substitution after 15 minutes. The decision to take him off the field was made quickly, in an attempt to avoid worsening the possible injury.

Now, Flamengo's medical department is carrying out a detailed assessment to determine the extent of the problem. Analysis of Luiz Araújo's knee is crucial to understand whether he suffered a significant injury or whether the problem is simpler and can be treated quickly. Flamengo is already facing challenges with the squad for the next game and the possible absence of Luiz Araújo adds a new layer of concern. The player's participation on Thursday is still uncertain and will depend on the results of the medical examinations.

The situation is closely monitored by the technical committee and the fans, who hope for a quick recovery of the athlete. Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for the clash with Peñarol, without being able to count, at least for now, on the presence of Luiz Araújo. Confirmation of any new casualties in the team will be an important factor in the team's strategic planning. The direction of Flamengoand the technical committee are eagerly awaiting a final update from the medical department to adjust strategies for the decisive game.

Flamengo has strived to maintain a good performance in its competitions and Luiz Araújo's absence, if confirmed, could impact the team's planning. Fans eagerly await news and the player's return, as the club prepares to face the challenges that lie ahead.

O Flamengohas not lifted a Carioca Championship title since 2021. In total, there were two seasons of seeing Fluminense prevail in the finals and keep the trophy . Now, Mais Querido has 38 titles in the competition. However, the Rubro-Negro board has a lot to do with this.

Right after Flamengo in front of Palestino, Tite held a press conference and spoke about priorities for the season. The coach is waiting, for example, for contact with the Red and Black board to understand whether to prioritize the Brasileirão or the Libertadores. However, he drew attention when he mentioned the behind-the-scenes information about the latest matches.

After scoring a wide score of 3 to 0 in the first game of the Carioca final, it was expected that Tite would spare half of the squad in the second leg with the Libertadores in mind. However, the coach, even after the players had an exhausting sequence, selected all the starters in the second game.

This is because Marcos Braz, Rodolfo Landim and Bruno Spindel wanted to win the State and asked Tite prioritize the tournament. Thus, the coach did not give the athletes a rest following a request from the board of Mais Querido.

“It's sitting down to see what the management also wants. You have to be in tune. We established, when the management stated: our priority is to win the Carioca Championship. Bruno Spíndel, Marcos (Braz) put it, the president put it, the vice put it. We talk about this in the locker room”, reveals Tite.

Now, with the entire squad available, Tite will focus on the activities for Rubro-Negro’s debut in the Brasileirão. Flamengo debuts in the competition next Sunday (14), at 4pm, against Atlético GO, at the Serra Dourada Stadium.