FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE! FLAMENGO LATERAL INVESTS IN WORK OUTSIDE THE FIELD AND GAINS TRUST FROM TITE

Matheuzinho has been gaining space in Tite's starting lineup since the match against Fortaleza last Sunday (5). Recovered from the serious injury he suffered, the young right-back is gradually regaining his place as a starter.

According to journalist Diogo Dantas, from the newspaper Extra, the defender began to analyze videos and content sent by Tite and began to visit David Luiz's house to listen to tactical guidance from the defender and his staff, especially on the defensive side.

In addition, during the period in which he was injured, Matheuzinho joined a specialized company to be able to understand what needed to improve in your career. Its staff promoted multidisciplinary work to take care of each area of ​​the athlete's life.

Also according to the Extra newspaper, Matheuzinho has a physical trainer to prevent injuries, a physiotherapist, a performance analysis team, mental preparation and management of image. In other words, a lot of work to increase his level of competitiveness and try to secure a place in the starting team.

The young player aroused interest from many European clubs during the season last time before suffering the injury that sidelined him for almost a year. Before renewing with Flamengo until the end of 2026 and having his fine raised to 100 million euros, Matheuzinho was targeted by Atlético de Madrid during Paulo Souza's time.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca , Atlético de Madrid thought about the Rubro Negro defender to reinforce the team's sector. In the publication, Marca praised Matheuzinho and added that the full-back can do well in defensive duels. However, conversations with the team did not progress.