It got difficult! Flamengo sees greater distance with Botafogo's victory over Fluminense

The pressure on Tite in Flamengo has increased significantly, and his future at the helm of the team seems to be numbered. According to recent information, the coach is unlikely to remain at the club for the 2025 season, regardless of which ticket wins Flamengo's presidential elections at the end of this year. Many fans believe that this departure should occur even before the end of the current contract, highlighting the deterioration that the relationship between the coach and the fans has reached.

Since taking over Flamengo, Tite has faced extremely high expectations. The coach arrived at the Rio club with the mission of restructuring the team and bringing significant results, but the reality has been different. Despite his winning record with the Brazilian national team and other clubs, Flamengo's performance under his command fell below expectations. This has generated growing discontent among fans, who have expressed their frustrations on social media and in protests.

THE CLUB HAS A HAMMER DOWN

The last straw for many fans was the irregular campaign in the competitions in which Flamengo has participated. Eliminations in important tournaments and inconsistent performance in the Brazilian Championship only increased the pressure on the coach. With the club's elections approaching and the prospect of new management, the departure of Tite increasingly seems like a matter of time. However, many believe that this decision should be made immediately, before the team loses even more ground in the competitions.

With Tite's future uncertain, speculation is beginning to emerge about who could replace him at the helm. from Flamengo. Several names have been floated, both national and foreign coaches. Among Brazilians, Fernando Diniz, current coach of the Brazilian team, has already shown interest in taking command of Flamengo. His attacking style of play and his ability to work with star squads make him an interesting option for the club.

The Grêmio enters the field with a solid formation and pieces that have already proven their value throughout the season. However, Flamengo is a strong opponent and, even in moments of fluctuation, maintains a high level of competitiveness. Grêmio's biggest challenge will be to be able to hold back Flamengo's attack, while at the same time finding ways to break through the opponent's defense.

The presence of players like Braithwaite and Soteldo can be decisive, especially in individual plays and balls stops. Flamengo usually suffer in moments when their lines are broken, and that is exactly where Grêmio must concentrate their forces. Cristaldo's presence as the main articulator in midfield will also be crucial to ensuring that the ball reaches the attack with quality.

Grêmio is ready for the clash against Flamengo, even with the absence of their coach on the sidelines of the field. The lineup defined by Renato Gaúcho demonstrates confidence in the athletes and a clear strategy for the game. The challenge is great, but Grêmio counts on a combination of experience and youth to seek a positive result. The expectation is for a disputed game, where every detail can make a difference. The team is prepared, and the fans are ready to support, in another important battle of the season.

Flamengo's historic score in the 2019 Brasileirão, which was 90 points, can no longer be matched by the leader of the 2024 edition. Botafogo, with 53 points in 26 games, will only be able to reach 89 points if they win all 12 remaining games. In this way, Jorge Jesus' Rubro-Negro maintains the best campaign in the history of the Brazilian Championship since the tournament is played by 20 teams.

Currently, Flamengo occupies fourth place in the championship, with 45 points in 25 matches. In the last five rounds, the team won just one, in addition to having recorded two draws and two defeats. He also came up short in the first match of the Libertadores quarter-finals, at Maracanã, against Peñarol. Mengão is still in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Corinthians.

Botafogo leads the competition and is in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores, having drawn goalless in the first match against São Paulo, in Engineering. In the Copa do Brasil, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Bahia, who, in turn, were eliminated by Flamengo in the quarterfinals.

This Sunday (22), Rubro-Negro faces Grêmio, while Alvinegro plays this Saturday (21) against Fluminense. Both games are scheduled for 6:30 pm, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Coach Tite will use an alternative lineup, as the starters stayed in Rio de Janeiro in preparation for the return game of the Libertadores.