Flamengo has missed steps to return players amid a tight schedule

Another decisive factor in Tite's assessment is Gabigol. The coach highlighted that the attacker has been dealing with recurring physical problems, which hampers his preparation and participation in games. Injuries not only prevent a player from maintaining a streak, they also affect their confidence and ability to perform at a high level. Without being 100% physically, the tendency is for the player to avoid greater efforts, which, in practice, compromises his performance.

Tite was clear in stating that caution is needed when using an athlete who is not in good health. full conditions. Forcing Gabigol's return before he is fully recovered could worsen his physical condition, further compromising his season and the team's planning. Gabigol's absence has a significant impact on the Flamengo team, both due to the technical quality he brings to the attack and his leadership on the field.

However, Tite highlighted that the athlete's health and well-being are priorities, and that forcing his presence without the appropriate conditions would be harmful not only for the player, but for the team as a whole. Even with Gabigol's absence, Flamengocontinues to look for alternatives in the squad to maintain a good performance in competitions.

The responsibility for maintaining a competitive level falls on other players, and coach Tite has used this opportunity to test new formations and strategies, aiming to minimize the impacts of the lack of one of the country's main attackers.< /p>

Coach Tite explained the absence of Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, in the latest squads and games for Flamengo. According to the coach, the striker faces a series of physical problems that have compromised his performance on the field since his arrival at the club. Furthermore, recurring injuries and the lack of continuity at a high intensity level have been determining factors in the player not being available in important matches.

Gabigol, who has become a fundamental player at Flamengo in recent years, has been suffering from a loss of rhythm in the game and, consequently, a drop in performance. According to Tite, the attacker is not in ideal conditions to compete at the highest level, which justifies his absence from the most recent squads.

The main point raised for Tite to justify Gabigol's absence is the player's physical condition. He mentioned that the striker has not been able to maintain regularity in terms of intensity during training and matches. This directly affects the athlete's performance, who is no longer able to perform in the same way as before. For Tite, the lack of continuity at a high level of performance is one of the biggest concerns.

This scenario calls into question the ability of Gabigolin contributing effectively to the team, since Flamengo has a tight schedule, with important games both in national and international competitions. Tite was direct in pointing out that, at the moment, the player does not have the appropriate physical conditions to face this pace of play.

Flamengo has not performed below expectations for the red and black fans and for those who follow the club's daily life. Not only Tite's choices, but also the sequence of injuries, wear, tight schedule, drop in production of some athletes and the board's choices have reflected in the team's performance on the field. Thus, journalist Fernando Campos, from ESPN, commented on the events this past Friday (20).

Donan spoke about Flamengo's performance in the defeat to Peñarol, last Thursday (19) , in the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals and also highlighted the relationship between Tite and the red and black fans.

“A very bad performance from Flamengo, in every sense. I think the relationship between Tite and the red and black fans never strengthened. There was always resistance; his history at Corinthians, wear and tear during his time with the Brazilian national team, type of game... he never, in fact, managed to mold himself into Flamengo's game DNA”, began the journalist.

In his speech, the commentator highlighted that he doesn't think Tite is the biggest culprit for Flamengo's current phase. He highlights that the blame should be distributed among all the club's football departments.

“It's a job that, for me, has been regressing. Flamengo's big problem is not Tite. If there is something wrong every year, the big problem is not the technician; this responsibility needs to be shared. Management, Medical Department, Tite, players... but the performance itself (was bad), even with the absences. Flamengo had a lot of possession and didn't create. Without approaching, without connecting, without the enveloping play, without triangulation, he exaggerated a lot with crosses; a cast of millions with the quality of Gerson, Arrascaeta, Plata, Bruno Henrique, Alex Sandro […} he should play more“, he pointed out.

Flamengo faces Grêmio this Sunday (22), in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro needs the victory to be able to close the gap on the top three and try to get back into the fight for the title. The match will be at 6:30 pm, in Porto Alegre.