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Tite's situation in Flamengohas become increasingly complicated. Although the coach arrived with great expectations and support from the board and fans, recent results and the lack of evolution in the team's performance generated a climate of instability. Tite's possible dismissal, however, still depends on a crucial factor: the outcome of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the internal pressure, Flamengo's board does not intend to make a hasty decision before the end of the competition.

Behind the scenes, support for the coach has decreased significantly. What was previously seen as a signing that could add experience and consistency to the squad, is now considered a gamble that did not yield what was expected. Dissatisfaction is evident both in the football department and among members of the club's leadership, who are already discussing scenarios for the future if Flamengo fails to advance in the Copa do Brasil.

The expectation, however, is that Tite will remain until the end of the tournament, as the competition is treated as the last opportunity for the coach to reverse the situation and justify his stay. The assessment is that, despite the criticism, the team still has a chance of being champion and that changing command at this time could compromise planning and have a negative impact on the athletes' performance.

On the other hand, What can be seen is a change in attitude on the part of leaders who, previously, gave public declarations of trust and support for Tite. Now, communication about the coach's future has become more cautious and reserved, signaling an opening for changes in the technical command. Talks about a possible successor are already circulating behind the scenes, but everything depends on how the next few weeks unfold.

Tite, who arrived at Flamengowith a successful record and strong credentials, was unable to implement a consistent playing style that suits the squad. The lack of tactical variation and fluctuating results called into question his ability to deal with pressure and command a group full of stars. This not only generated distrust among the board, but also had a negative impact on the players, who no longer demonstrated the same level of commitment on the field.

Coach Tite, who was previously considered "untouchable" in Flamengo is now facing a moment of high pressure and instability in the position. According to information obtained by GOAL, the coach has lost prestige internally, and the continuity of his work will directly depend on the results in the next clashes. Despite the delicate scenario, an exit before the game against Athletico Paranaense, on Sunday, at Maracanã, is considered unlikely. On Wednesday (2), Rubro-Negro will face Corinthians in the first match of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, which could be decisive for Tite's stay.

Dissatisfaction with the team's performance team is not new and began to emerge even before the last FIFA Date. At that time, the board was still trying to understand the causes of the lower-than-expected performance and considered that the physical fatigue of the athletes and the sequence of difficult games were the main factors. However, after the break, an improvement in the team's performance was expected, but the elimination against Peñarol, upon returning to competition, frustrated these expectations. The defeat to the Uruguayan team was a hard blow, especially because the board sees this competition as the most important on the red and black calendar. With that, the warning signal was turned on once and for all.

In addition to the problems on the field, < href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/arbitragem-de-flamengo-x-corinthians-esta-definida" target="_blank">Flamengois experiencing a moment of uncertainty outside the four lines. The club's presidential elections are scheduled for the beginning of December, and the scenario is completely open. Football-related issues have dominated discussions between the candidates, and the recent poor results put even more pressure on the current situation, led by Rodolfo Landim. Rodrigo Dunshee, current vice-president and current candidate, will be officially presented as head of the ticket next Monday (30).

The electoral campaign within Flamengo brings an additional challenge for Tite, as that the team's performance will have a direct impact on Dunshee's prospects as a candidate. Negative results could undermine internal support and complicate the dispute. On the other hand, a positive performance in the next games could give new impetus to both Tite and Dunshee's team, as victories against strong opponents, such as Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil, could change the general perception and reduce the pressure .

Despite this scenario, there is a strong movement behind the scenes, with supporters of Landim and Dunshee calling for Tite's immediate departure. For this group, the dismissal now would have a positive impact and would show a change of direction in the management of the team, which could be explored as an asset during the electoral period. However, a decision like this would also bring risks, especially at a time when Flamengo is about to begin a decisive phase in the Copa do Brasil, one of the few titles left in the season.

Flamengo's performances have divided the opinions of fans and journalists. After Rubro-Negro's 1-1 draw with Vasco, last Sunday (15), former player and commentator Walter Casagrande spared no criticism of the team led by Tite.

— Everything we said of doubt about whether Flamengo will win or not is Flamengo's own responsibility, not because the others are better – only Botafogo, which is the best in the Brazilian Championship and perhaps in South America. But in relation to the other teams, the doubt about Flamengo is because of himself -, he began.

— Not because of the casting, because of the cast. You look and think: ‘This team isn’t going far’. He looks again and sees nothing. Every day you see Flamengo play, it's worse than before. I rule out Flamengo (in the Brazilian Championship) a little. (…) There's no point in playing well and getting a draw at the end -, he concluded, in participation in the program 'Fim de Papo', on UOL.

It is worth noting that Flamengo won just one of the last six games in the Brasileirão. In this period, there were three defeats, two draws and only one positive result. In other words, five points won out of a possible 18. With a draw with Vasco in the 26th round, Rubro-Negro saw Botafogo and Palmeiras beat Corinthians and Criciúma, respectively. In this way, the first two placed in the Brazilian Championship 'stretched' ahead.

Flamengo, however, still has one game less in relation to the first three placed in the national tournament table (Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fortaleza). In short, Tite's men are in the G-4 of the Brasileirão and still have a mathematical chance of winning the title.

In addition, Rubro-Negro is classified in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Corinthians. Finally, the Libertadores quarterfinals are ahead. This Thursday (19), in fact, the red and black team receives Peñarol (URU), in a duel for the continental competition. The ball rolls at 7pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã