Everton Cebolinha, who has been at Flamengo for 17 months, has not yet managed to gain his position in the starting team.
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ACCORDING TO GE, Everton Cebolinha arrived at Flamengo 17 months ago, but has not yet managed to establish himself in the starting team. This is evident from the fact that his longest sequence of matches as a starter occurred in the last four games of the 2022 Brazilian Championship, when coach Dorival Júnior opted to select reserves. In the next five days, he will have a great opportunity to gain the fans' trust, facing Fortaleza on Sunday and Palmeiras on Wednesday.
He will assume the starting position against Fortaleza, as Bruno Henrique is suspended for Flamengo's next two matches, due to a straight red card received after offending referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein in a play against Santos. Interestingly, Everton Cebolinha had a spell at Fortaleza between the ages of 13 and 17, which makes this match even more special for him.
Due to his position as the only striker in the squad who normally plays on the left side , it is likely that Everton Cebolinha will remain in the starting lineup against Palmeiras next Wednesday. The only way he could lose his spot would be if he significantly underperformed. However, the problem so far has been Everton Cebolinha's difficulty in standing out. In 2022, he started four consecutive games only when coach Dorival Júnior chose to choose a reserve team after winning the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. In the current season, his longest run in the first team was just three matches, one in April, another in May and the last in June. Since June, he has failed to start two consecutive games.
The last time he started two consecutive games was on June 25, when he scored a goal in a 3-2 victory over Santos in Vila Belmiro. A special motivation for Everton Cebolinha is the only match in which he started under coach Tite. He started the game against Grêmio and even opened the scoring in that match, which ended in a 3-2 defeat. He was doing well on the field, but Tite chose to replace him with Bruno Henrique, who was not in full physical condition. on that occasion. Interestingly, after the substitution, Flamengo's performance fell and the team suffered a turnaround.
However, in other games, such as against Cruzeiro and Vasco, Everton Cebolinha did not have such convincing performances. Against Santos, he came on in stoppage time, which didn't give him enough time to show his potential. Furthermore, he will have a great incentive in the next two games, as Tite was responsible for calling him up to the Brazilian team in 2019. Under the guidance of the coach from Rio Grande do Sul, Everton had an exceptional performance in winning the Copa América, opening the score in the final against Peru and being elected the "star of the final" by Conmebol. Despite not having yet reached the expectations of Flamengo fans after investing more than R$90 million in his signing, Everton Cebolinha has all the necessary incentives to try to stand out with the club's red and black shirt.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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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 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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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.
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.
The striker's recovery is rapid after surgery on August 14 for a ruptured Achilles tendon
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The injury to Everton Cebolinha took the striker out of the season. However, the six-month recovery time could be shortened, and he could return to action in December. The main competitions will have already ended, but the athlete will be able to return to do pre-season at the beginning of the year easily.
This is because Everton Cebolinha has made great progress in treating his injury. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the recovery from the Achilles tendon rupture, which occurred on August 11, has been so quick that the player could be released at the end of the year.
Progression is quickly, and Cebolinha should be released by the Medical Department ahead of schedule, which would be in mid-February. However, it is unlikely that Cebolinha will play in 2024 and should only return next year, as he will no longer need to bring forward his return with the competitions already decided.
The Brasileirão ends at the beginning of the month of December, and at most, Cebolinha would have three rounds to play until the 8th, against Internacional, Criciúma and Vitória.
Flamengo adds absencesIn addition of Everton Cebolinha, the club has other problems. Left-back Matías Viña and center forward Pedro will also only return in 2025, missing the final stretch of the 2024 season. Furthermore, the team has other problems.
Luiz Araújo and Michael join the Medical Department, but they're still coming back this year. However, for the final part of the season, missing important games in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, for example.
For Flamengo x Peñarol, in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores, at Maracanã, Tite also has Gabigol as a casualty, spared after feeling pain against Vasco. The game takes place this Thursday (19th), at 7pm (Brasília time).
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