COMMENTATOR WARNS THAT GABIGOL COULD BE HOSTILIZED AT MARACANÃ IN THE MATCH AGAINST MILLONARIOS

Monday (30) began with the announcement of the dismissal of coach Tite from Flamengo, news expected after the elimination in the Libertadores and the team's poor performance, which generated increasing pressure among fans. The relationship with the fans is one of the aspects that made Zico, the greatest idol in red and black history, believe that the coach's departure was the most logical decision.

Zico held the 15th edition of Café com Zico in this Monday, at Bar do Zico, at Recreio dos Bandeirantes, an event where fans have the opportunity to spend the morning with their idol and ask questions. One of the questions was about Tite's dismissal. Despite praising the coach and regretting his departure, the eternal Shirt 10 recognized that the decision was correct.

“I think today it is easy to say that it should have been. The weather is no longer cool. Working in a place where people antagonize you and say a lot of things is not good for anyone. I'm sorry that happened, because I really liked him, I think he's a good coach. But perhaps he didn't adapt to Flamengo's style”, said Zico.

Although Zico recognized the unsatisfactory football presented by the team, he highlighted that Flamengo still remained alive in competitions. However, the fall in the Libertadores was a determining factor in the change, especially due to the defeat at home, which he compared to the elimination in 1982.

“Flamengo beat Carioca, they are in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil , he has a small chance at the Brazilian Championship and reached the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Of course, the Maracanã defeat was decisive. He missed goals, more at Maracanã than there. It was the same thing that happened to us in 82. We massacred, in front of the goal every time, but we conceded a missing goal that didn't exist and we were eliminated”, said Galinho de Quintino in a video released by Essência Rubro-Negra.

Criticism of the Overvaluation of the Cast

Zico also criticized the overvaluation of the red and black cast, which he believes to be an exaggerated view, especially on the part of the board, who invests heavily in players who, in the idol’s opinion, are “common.” He was emphatic in stating that he does not share the idea that the squad is the best in South America.

“Flamengo, in my opinion, hired the wrong team. Many players. You're spending money on normal players. Are they good? Yes, but the price had to be great. They are not. They overvalued Flamengo's squad too much, they made the fans believe that it was the best team in South America. It's not! That's the problem. The fans think they will always win 3 or 4, but those of us who play ball know that the story is different”, added Gávea's eternal number 10.

On Monday morning (30), Flamengo announced Tite's dismissal. The team captain, Gerson, said goodbye to the coach in a special and emotional way, thanking him on social media for the opportunity to wear the red and black belt. CHECK OUT THE MESSAGE IN FULL

“I would like to thank you for your loyalty, respect and partnership throughout these 12 months. Thank you, teacher and the entire coaching staff.

You made me take on the second biggest responsibility of my life – after becoming a father – by choosing me as captain of the team that I love. I will be eternally grateful.

I wish you a beautiful sequence of work. Thank you.”

Tite and his coaching staff arrived at Flamengo on October 9, 2023, after the departure of Argentine Jorge Sampaoli. With a contract until the end of 2024, the former coach of the Brazilian team leaves his position three months ahead of schedule. During his tenure, he managed the team in 70 games, achieving 41 wins, 13 draws and 16 defeats, with a total of 109 goals scored and 50 conceded. Tite ends his time with the Carioca Championship title and a 64.7% success rate.

Now, Flamengo returns to the field under new management. Filipe Luís, an old acquaintance of Gerson, takes interim command in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. This Wednesday (02), Fla will face Corinthians in the first game of the national knockout competition, with Filipe Luís on the sidelines.

The classic between Flamengo and Corinthians will take place at 9:45 pm ( Brasília time) at Maracanã.

Filipe Luís, idol and now interim coach of Flamengo, officially took command of the main team this Monday (30). The former player began preparing the squad with the aim of reorganizing the team for the sequence of games. The first training session led by Filipe took place at 3:30 pm (Brasília time) at CT Ninho do Urubu, and marks the beginning of his journey in the new role. The club is confident that his experience on the field will bring immediate benefits to the team.

The announcement of Filipe Luís as interim coach came after the dismissal of the previous coach, who left the position after a series of negative results. As a result, Flamengo's board opted for an internal and temporary solution, betting on a name that knows the squad and has a good relationship with the players. The former left-back, who built a solid and respected career in European and Brazilian football, now faces the challenge of guiding Flamengo to a recovery within the season.

During the first training session, Filipe prioritized tactical organization and defensive positioning, areas that he has always mastered as a player. Ninho do Urubu had an atmosphere of concentration and seriousness, with the athletes responding positively to the new commander's instructions. Filipe Luís also dedicated a significant part of his time to individual conversations with some players, seeking to understand their expectations and align the strategy for the upcoming games.

Filipe Luís' challenge in the Flamengo will not be easy, considering the pressure for results and the club's unstable moment . The board did not determine a specific deadline for the former full-back to remain as interim coach, but the expectation is that he will lead the team until the arrival of a new effective coach. Behind the scenes, it is said that the transition with a name already known internally can help minimize the impacts of drastic changes.

Filipe Luís is a big name in the Flamengo, with a winning record and respect earned on and off the field. The board's confidence in the former player's work is an indication that he will have the freedom to implement some of his tactical ideas, but always with the focus on maintaining the team's balance and competitiveness. According to sources linked to the club, Filipe has the full support of the players and the technical committee, who see in him a positive leadership for the group.

With the beginning of this new cycle, Flamengo hopes to return to the path of victories and stabilize performance within the championship. The fans, who have always been an important force for the club, are already mobilizing to support their idol in this challenge. For now, Filipe Luís' mission will be to organize the house and prepare the squad for the next commitments, while the board defines the team's future coach.