REST! AFTER MARATHON OF GAMES, FLAMENGO CAST RECEIVES 2 DAYS OFF

Flamengo has kept Jorge Jesus as a frequent target since the historic 2019 season. However, bringing him back, currently at Al-Hilal, would not be an easy task, especially due to the coach's high salary, which is among the highest paid in the world.

According to information from journalist Jorge Nicola, the termination fine to remove "Mister" from the Arab club is 40 million reais. Furthermore, it would be necessary to negotiate a new salary, as Jesus currently earns around 70 million reais per year, tax-free, which is equivalent to more than 6 million reais per month. The Portuguese's name resurfaced at Flamengo by candidates for election at the club.

If Flamengo or any other Brazilian club managed to sign him, Jesus would become the highest paid football coach on the continent, surpassing Abel Ferreira, coach from Palmeiras, who receives around 3 million reais per month.

With Tite's situation uncertain to lead Flamengo in 2025, Jorge Jesus' name begins to be mentioned behind the scenes. However, the Brazilian team could also enter the dispute for the coach. Despite the recent arrival of Dorival Júnior at the helm of the national team, there is suspicion within the CBF about the continuity of his work.

Therefore, Jorge Jesus becomes a coveted target for both Flamengo and the Brazilian team, both of whom are aware that they will have to make a considerable investment if they want to rely on the technician.

Since the beginning of the year, competing in all possible competitions, Flamengo has faced a series of problems in the final stretch of the season due to wear and tear. Injuries and the need to save players have caused headaches for Tite, a situation that, according to André Rizek, should not happen.

For the journalist, Flamengo has a squad deep enough to rotate the team. He believes that Tite could have rotated more throughout the season to, at this point, have more players in ideal physical condition. Rizek cited the game against Grêmio as an example, where Mengão, even with a completely modified team, played good football despite the defeat.

“Flamengo has reached a point in the season where the team is so hurt , so tired... It's clear. You see Flamengo play, the team is dead. I would have done the same (save against Grêmio). Yesterday's game (Sunday, 22nd) is a sign that Flamengo could have rotated the squad a little more during the season. Flamengo's C team had a good performance against Grêmio", said the commentator.

Even two-time champion in 2019 and 2020, André Rizek criticized Flamengo for not fighting adequately for the Brasileirão in recent years. He argues that the team has a qualified and abundant squad to compete in both cups and the points championship, but has chosen to focus more on knockout competitions.

“Flamengo, with the squad that There is, it's a team to fight for the Brasileirão title every year and for four years, in this final stretch of the championship, it has been distant. In all these years, Flamengo has dealt with such a great sense of urgency in the cups that the Brazilian Championship is like this... it didn't work”, he assessed.

This season, Flamengo even led the Brasileirão for a few rounds, but stumbles, greatly influenced by the preservation and wear and tear of the players, ended up damaging Rubro-Negro's chances of remaining at the top of the table.

Flamengo finished 1-1 with Vasco this past Sunday (15), in a game valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. After the classic, the cast of Mais Querido will not receive a day off and will perform again at CT Ninho do Urubu this Monday (16).

According to information from the portal Coluna do Fla, the cast of Mais Querido will perform again at CT Ninho do Urubu from 3pm this Monday (16). At CT, Tite will begin preparation with a focus on the Libertadores.

In addition to preparing the team for the next clash, the technical committee together with Flamengo's medical department will reassess those injured, like Nico de La Cruz, who was left out of the classic. Therefore, it is possible that the Uruguayan will return to the team. Luiz Araújo and Arrascaeta also underwent medical evaluation to find out if they will be fit to play.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

So, Flamengo and Peñarol will face each other this and next week. The first game will be led by Mais Querido, on Thursday (19), at 7pm. The return game will be at Campeón del Siglo, in Uruguay, at the same time on the 26th.

Most Querido reached 45 points in the league table. Brasileirão after draw with Vasco. Thus, the team led by Tite remains in fourth place, but with São Paulo and Bahia on their heels, as they won and reached 44th and 42nd, respectively.

Thus, Flamengo and Peñarol face each other this and next week. The first game will be led by Mais Querido, on Thursday (19), at 7pm. The return game will be at Campeón del Siglo, in Uruguay, at the same time on the 26th.