Flamengo once again officially addressed the remote possibility of a title after the victories over Cruzeiro and Vasco, but the 3-2 defeat to Grêmio was like a bucket of cold water.
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According to GE, After two consecutive victories over Cruzeiro and Vasco, Flamengo rekindled the hope of winning the Brazilian title in 2023. However, the 3-2 defeat to Grêmio represented a bucket of cold water for the red and black fans, who saw their team lose control of the game in a surprising way. Furthermore, an unpleasant statistic came to light: Flamengo is the second team in Série A that suffered the most upsets this year, with a total of seven, according to a survey carried out by Guilherme Maniaudet, from Espião Estatístico.
< Only América-MG, bottom of the competition with 19 points and virtually relegated to Series B, surpasses Flamengo in this aspect, with an incredible 10 turnovers suffered. The curious thing is that, in at least three of Flamengo's seven defeats, the team had control of the match and suffered little. This was the case in the clashes against Grêmio, Athletico-PR and Internacional, where Rubro-Negro allowed the opponents to turn the score to 2-1 in their respective stadiums.After the defeat at Arena do Grêmio, coach Tite identified the need for an "adjustment" in the team: the ability to manage results without retreating excessively and allowing the opponent to pressure. This change in attitude was noticed in the victories over Cruzeiro and Vasco, where Flamengo knew how to maintain control of the game after opening the scoring, instead of retreating and defending. Tite highlighted the importance of the team's maturity in absorbing the goals conceded and maintaining the search for control of the match.
He made an analogy with boxing, explaining that, after suffering a blow, the team must protect itself, maintain possession of the ball and, naturally, recover its best performance throughout the match. These adjustments, according to the coach, are essential for the team's success. It is worth mentioning that, of the seven upsets suffered by Flamengo in 2023, six of them occurred under the command of coaches before Tite.
Three of them happened with Vítor Pereira, while the others were under the guidance of Jorge Sampaoli. The Portuguese coach, in turn, lost two cups after the team's upsets, including the Supercopa do Brasil, in which Flamengo opened the scoring, but ended up losing 4-3, and the Taça Guanabara, in which Fluminense became the game to 2-1, guaranteeing the trophy, even with the advantage of a draw in favor of Rubro-Negro.
The greatest player in the club's history believes that there is an achievement for players when achieving a legendary number
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The biggest idol in Flamengo's history, Zico made it clear that he will never ask for the club's legendary number 10 shirt to be retired. Although no player in the current squad is using the number, after Gabigol missed this chance, Galinho stated that he is against the idea of preserving the number forever as a form of tribute.
In an interview with the channel “Faaaala, Craque !”, on YouTube, the former player highlighted how satisfying it is for a professional athlete to wear a shirt with such a historic number. Faced with comments about the absence of a player wearing Mengão's number 10, Zico declared his opinion:
“He really doesn't have the number 10. But I will never ask to remove the number, I am against that. If you took Pelé away, for example, you wouldn't be able to play, have the satisfaction of playing. I'm not worried about that. Football is not basketball”, said Galinho.
In May, after a leaked photo in which Gabigol appears wearing the Corinthians shirt, Flamengo imposed a punishment on the attacker, which included a fine and the removal of the iconic number 10 shirt. See the statement issued by the club:
“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that, after a meeting with the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, and other directors of the department, the athlete Gabriel Barbosa was fined and informed by the director that he will no longer wear the red-black number 10 shirt in competitions where the number may be changed. ”
Gabigol “inherited” the number after the retirement of Diego Ribas, at the end of 2022. The striker wore the legendary shirt in 72 matches, being a starter in 47 of them. During this period, he scored 22 goals, provided four assists and won the 2024 Campeonato Carioca. After the incident, Gabriel started to wear the number 99 shirt at Flamengo.
Election year brings many questions for Rubro-Negro in Rio
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After Flamengo's 1-0 defeat to Peñarol (URU), Tite was the target of insults from fans at Maracanã. The coach even became a recurring theme in questions directed to candidates for the club's presidency. In interviews, the main candidates presented divergent opinions about Tite's continued leadership of the team.
Rodrigo Dunshee, a candidate supported by the situation, praised Tite, but stated that he has not yet made a definitive decision about the permanence of the team. coach if elected. Luiz Eduardo Baptista, BAP, highlighted that he will need time to evaluate the issue.
Wallim Vasconcellos, in turn, was the most direct in relation to Tite's situation, stating that, if elected, the contract of the coach will not be renewed. Maurício Gomes de Mattos adopted a more evasive stance, without committing himself. Finally, Delair Dumbrosck conditioned Tite's continuation on the results achieved by the end of the season.
Tite's contractTite's contract with Flamengo runs until December of this year, the which puts the decision on its renewal in the hands of the club's next president. The termination fine is calculated based on the technical committee's monthly salary, which is around R$1 million, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the contract. Therefore, if Tite were fired now, with three months left until the end of his contract, the fine would be approximately R$3 million. However, the current board does not plan to fire the coach before the end of the contract.
Recent statements from the main candidates about Tite:“Tite is an exceptional coach, he is our commander. I haven't had the opportunity to discuss the future with him yet, but I plan to do so soon. For now, I don’t have a definitive position on this matter.” (Interview with the Jannuzzi & Abuzze podcast).
Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP):“Given the circumstances that Flamengo faces, it would be deeply unfair to evaluate Tite's performance in a negative way . The club was in a much more complicated situation before his arrival, and he is still competing in three competitions. Responsibility for challenges does not rest exclusively with the technical committee. Let’s calmly evaluate what’s best for Flamengo.” (Interview with the Coluna do Fla podcast).
Wallim Vasconcellos:“Particularly, I don’t like Tite’s style of play. His contract ends at the end of the year and I don't intend to renew it. Football needs to move into the 21st century, and I don’t believe that Tite is aligned with what we imagine for Flamengo from 2025 onwards.” (Interview with Lance newspaper).
Maurício Gomes de Mattos (MGM):At campaign events, Maurício Gomes de Mattos is usually evasive about Tite's stay, stating that he intends to put together a professional structure to define the ideal coach for the beginning of his management in 2025.
Delair Dumbrosck:“Whether Tite will continue or not, the results will determine. He is an excellent coach, he has a great commission, but only the results will tell.” (Interview on YouTube by Coluna do Fla).
43 Série A players chose Arrascaeta as the most skilled athlete in the tournament
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The closing of the Brazilian Championship on December 6th had an unusual outcome: in addition to the match that saw São Paulo victorious over Flamengo 1-0, players from the Brazilian football elite elected, anonymously through a survey carried out by Uol Esporte, Arrascaeta as the most skilled player in the Brasileirão. On the other hand, Fagner, from Corinthians, was considered the most violent by his peers.
ARRASCAETA SHINE IN THE 2023 SEASON
At the end of the 2023 season, Arrascaeta, playing for Flamengo, competed 54 games, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists. With a direct participation in 24 of Mais Querido's goals, the number 14 accumulated 3,881 minutes on the field, wearing the Sacred Mantle. Despite a performance hampered by injuries throughout the season, Arrascaeta demonstrated his quality when he was on the field, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
For next year, the expectation is that the Uruguayan player will improve improve its performance. Last season was marked by physical challenges that limited his participation, but the athlete is looking to recover to contribute fully to Flamengo in 2024.
FLAMENGO IN SEARCH FOR REDEMPTION
Flamengo has closed the 2024 season without winning any trophies in seven tournaments played, including the Campeonato Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil, Libertadores and Carioca. Now, the fans and the team, led by Tite, are placing their hopes in Arrascaeta to boost the team's performance and seek redemption in the next challenges.
While Arrascaeta enjoys his well-deserved vacation, the player, who married civilly on December 19th, he is preparing for the wedding party with Camila Bastiani, scheduled for the 29th of this month, in Uruguay. The number 24 is scheduled to return to Flamengo on January 8th, at 2pm (Brasília time), to begin preparations for the next season.
The election of Arrascaeta's own colleagues as the most skilled player in the Campeonato Brasileiro highlights not only his skills on the field, but also the high esteem that his professional colleagues have for his talent. With the 2024 season approaching, the expectation is that Arrascaeta will continue to be a key player in Flamengo's quest for titles and achievements.
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