Mengão's defense has been suffering in recent games
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Despite their favorite status, Flamengo failed to validate this condition and ended up being eliminated from the Libertadores by Olimpia. Initially, Mais Querido had arrived in Paraguay with a one-goal advantage, however, they faced challenges in their defense. Consequently, with three goals scored by Olimpia, Rubro-Negro resumes the position of having the second most vulnerable defense among the 20 teams in Série A.
Presenting a defensive system that is vulnerable and susceptible to being penetrated, Flamengo is facing difficulties in containing the offensive attacks of its opponents. Consequently, Mais Querido conceded a total of 59 goals throughout 2023, ranking only behind América-MG in this regard. The ranking of the teams that conceded the most goals in Serie A is presented below, according to a survey carried out by the newspaper Extra:
In addition, another aspect that Jorge Sampaoli's defense lacks a lot is the amount of kicks conceded to the rival. According to FootStats, Matheus Cunha's goal receives, on average, 6.33 shots per game. As well as the goals conceded, Flamengo is second only to América-MG, bottom of the Brasileirão.
Fortunately, the poor defensive performance is camouflaged by Flamengo's good attack. For example, in the Brazilian, Mais Querido is one of the teams that conceded the most goals, but it is also the third that scored the most goals.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The defender who came from Bragantino comes out ahead of David Luiz for the future title
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Flamengo is close to selling one of its players. Fabrício Bruno should be sold to England and can say goodbye to the red and black team and the fans. While Flamengo advances in talks to sell the defender, Léo Ortiz lives up to expectations and should take over the place in the starting team.
Marcos Braz admitted ongoing negotiations for the sale of Fabrício Bruno. Flamengo's vice-president of football indicated that the defender is close to goodbye. "If the player leaves Flamengo, these next two games could be Fabrício Bruno's last at Flamengo this cycle", said Marcos Braz, in Jogo Solidário.
Rubro-Negro has played for the Libertadores and Brazilian. Tite's team takes on Millonarios in the group stage of the continental competition and has the classic with Vasco for the Brazilian Championship.
The player was a request from coach Tite. The two had already worked together on the Brazilian team and the coach saw a good opportunity to count on him again. The relationship with the coach is one of "loyalty", as people closest to him on a daily basis define it.
The two talk quite often. Léo arrived knowing that Tite's working model was not to make sudden changes to the teams and, therefore, he gained some opportunities in specific matches.
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