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FORMER FLAMENGO COACH DEFENDS JOIA AND REVEALS ALMOST GIVING UP HIS CAREER DUE TO THE ACCIDENT AT NINHO

Mário left Flamengo to take over the Saudi Arabian Under-17 team.

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Mário Jorge spent eight years at in charge of the most diverse youth categories at Flamengo. Between jewels and great memories with titles, the coach experienced the most difficult moment of his career in February 2019, when the accommodation where 10 boys slept caught fire in Ninho do Urubu. He knew nine of them and needed support to move forward. Five years later, he won a Libertadores in the under-20s with one of the survivors, Rayan Lucas.

"It was the most difficult moment of my professional career. I thought about stopping and giving up. What would it be like to go through that place all The days? It wasn't easy, but our psychologists at the time [Duda and Michele] were fantastic, they gave me a lot of support and strength to continue. our 10'. There was a general mobilization and involvement.", said Mário Jorge.


Mário left Flamengo to take over the Saudi Arabian Under-17 team. Not before leaving the last "legacy" behind: the red-and-black's newest jewel is the boy Lorran, used mainly during the Copa América to replace Arrascaeta. His debut for the top team also marked the coach's first game in charge of the professional team, against Audax, in 2023.


"We had many memorable moments, but making Lorran's professional debut was special. It was my debut at Maracanã in the first team. Matheus França scored the goal and asked me to participate in the interview afterwards. Those were some of the memorable moments."

Mário Jorge defended Lorran. and preached patience The boy suffered pressure from the fans after some bad performances, but he has special attention from the committee so as not to feel the good or the bad phase.


"He's a talent, we have to be patient. Many Sometimes expectations are created and moments of instability happen to everyone. He is a fantastic boy, great in everyday life and will mature. Some athletes can do this sooner, others take a little more time. He can reach the highest level, but you need to be patient."

Professional under pressure

Flamengo tries to repeat the success of the base transition which he had with Mário Jorge now with Filipe Luís. The coach was important within the club's system to monitor and recommend the young people who would train with the professional. The mission was left to the former player, who took over the under-20 team.

"Everyone is important. But on a daily basis we had direct contact with the professional, mainly through Cléber Xavier and Luiz Carlos. Now at the base, with Noval and Gilberto. We had this collaboration to make decisions about which athletes would train professionally, go to the game. The relationship was very good and communication was very clear."

At the professional level, Mário Jorge managed Flamengo on an interim basis on eight occasions. There were three wins, four draws and one defeat. The best moment at the club, however, was winning the U20 Libertadores in March, against Boca Juniors.

"The first time was very difficult. Nervousness, anxiety and worry. Because it was a delicate moment post-Carioca Championship. But I had a lot of support to make decisions. The second time it was a little more 'calm', as there was already contact with the players and we had, between one game and the next, four training sessions. the opportunity to put some of our ideas forward and the games against Bahia and Corinthians were a great moment."




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Tite reveals De La Cruz's situation and player is doubtful for Flamengo's game against Peñarol

The midfielder is still recovering from injury and has not confirmed his presence for the decisive clash on Thursday

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Mengão will have to deal with the absence of Nicolás De La Cruz for another important game. The Uruguayan player did not participate in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (15), and remains a doubt for this Thursday's match (19) against Peñarol, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The midfielder's presence is not yet guaranteed, as coach Tite explained during a press conference.

SLOW RECOVERY AND UNCERTAINTY IN RETURN

During the press conference, Tite revealed that, after a recent training session, he asked Nicolás De La Cruz about the possibility of playing for at least 20 minutes in the match against Vasco, but the player, smiling, indicated that was not in condition. “The physical department was categorical in stating that he was not fit, even if he felt good", commented the coach. Tite also reinforced that he hopes to be able to count on the athlete on Thursday, but there is still no guarantee that this will be possible.



INJURY AND IMPORTANT ABSENCES

Nicolás De La Cruz has been sidelined since suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in the game against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Since then, the midfielder was absent from the team in the matches against Corinthians, in the second game of the same competition, and in the Rio derby. and expectations for his return increase as the calendar narrows.

In addition to De La Cruz, CRF has already confirmed the absence of four other players for the clash against Peñarol, which they face. problems in their right thigh, and Pedro, Matías Viña and Everton Cebolinha, who suffered more serious injuries, will only return to the pitch in 2025.

With these absences, coach Tite will have to adjust the team to maintain performance and continue in search of victories in the competitions that the club still competes in.


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Alex Sandro analyzes Flamengo's draw: "We relaxed at the end"

Lateral comments on organizational flaws

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Mais Querido drew 1-1 with Vasco, in a classic played this Sunday (15), in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. CRF had clear scoring opportunities, hitting the post on two occasions, but ended up conceding the draw in the final minutes. After the match, Alex Sandro, who debuted for Rubro-Negro, commented on the goal conceded and highlighted the need for better organization in decisive moments.

FAILURE IN THE FINAL MINUTES

Alex Sandro, one of Mengão's new reinforcements, lamented the team's relaxation at the end of the game, which culminated in Vasco's equalizer in the 42nd minute of the second half . “It was a pleasure to play in a packed Maracanã and play in a classic. However, we relax in the end, that is the truth. We should have kept possession more and been better organized. Football only ends when the referee blows the whistle. Let's learn from this and avoid the same mistakes in the next games", commented the full-back in the mixed area of ​​the stadium.



DOMINIUM AND LOST CHANCESEven with some important absences, Tite's team managed to dominate the actions throughout the match. Mengão finished 17 times and hit the post on two occasions. The red-black goal came in the 25th minute. second half, in a play on the right side that ended with Gerson finding the net. However, despite control in the attack, Mais Querido lost possession of the ball, which generated the counterattack that resulted in Philippe Coutinho's goal, after pass from Puma Rodríguez.


ALEX SANDRO'S PERFORMANCE

With the suspension of Ayrton Lucas, who served a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards, Tite selected Alex Sandro as a starter. The left-back had a solid performance in his first match for the CRF, adding positive numbers: 60 successful passes in 61 attempts, three opportunities created and four defensive actions, showing himself. an important piece for the remainder of the season.

Flamengo remains in the G4 of the Brasileirão with 45 points, but the team seeks to avoid further mistakes and correct the flaws presented in the classic, aiming for better results in the next rounds.< /p>


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FLAMENGO JEWEL GOES TO ARAB FOOTBALL, 18-YEAR-OLD PLAYER IS RELEASED BY THE CLUB - SEE THE VALUES

Khauan's move to Saudi Arabia represents a new challenge in the young midfielder's career

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After the departure of Mário Jorge, another young Flamengo talent is packed for Saudi Arabia. According to Venê Casagrande, Khauan Schlickmann, an 18-year-old midfielder, is preparing to leave the Rio club. The red-black board accepted the Arab club's proposal, but maintained a percentage of the player's economic rights, demonstrating confidence in his future potential.

Khauan Schlickmann arrived at Flamengo in 2021, integrating the categories club base. Since then, the young midfielder has stood out for his skill and determination on the field. His rapid evolution and consistent performance caught the attention not only of the technical committee, but also of international scouts, culminating in the recent negotiation with Arab football.


  THE SEARCH FOR THE ARAB MARKET BY SOUTH AMERICANS 

Brazilian football has become a hotbed of talent for clubs around the world, especially those in the Middle East, which have invested heavily in young prospects. Khauan Schlickmann's departure is another chapter in this trend, where clubs like Flamengo seek to balance their finances and invest in new talent by negotiating promising players.


The base of Flamengo has been a strong point in the club structure. In recent years, several players trained at Ninho do Urubu have gained prominence, whether in Flamengo itself or in other teams, both national and international. This process of training and selling young talent helps to financially support the club, in addition to consolidating its reputation as one of the greatest talent revealers in Brazilian football.


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