FLAMINGO PLAYER MAY RETURN TO THE MATCH AGAINST AMÉRICA MG

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 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.

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.

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.

This Monday (6), Flamengo enters the field for the Brazilian Women's Championship. At 9pm (Brasília time), Meninas da Gávea visit América-MG, at Arena Independência, in a game valid for the 9th round; see below where to watch, the refereeing of the match and the probable lineup of Mais Querido.

Coming off two consecutive victories, against Santos and Botafogo, Flamengo goes to Minas Gerais to confirm its increase in production in the Championship Brazilian Women's Championship 2024. And the duel against América-MG will be broadcast live via Canal Goat, on Youtube, and TV Brasil.

For this Thursday's duel, the Brazilian Football Confederation ( CBF) opted for a referee from Maranhão; The entity published the full arbitration schedule on its official website, and the one who will referee the game against América-MG will be Gisele Ferreira da Silva.

At her side, Gisele will have Caroline Costa Silva and Andressa Oliveira Pereira, both from Minas Gerais, as their assistants 1 and 2; Wanderson Alves de Souza, Fourth Referee, and Rogerio Pereira da Costa, Field Analyst, complete the team. It is worth remembering that despite the record investment in the sport, the Brazilian Women's Championship continues without the presence of VAR in the classification phase. The tool will only be available from the quarter-finals onwards.

After their worst start to the Women's Brasileirão in history, Flamengo achieved two convincing victories and took the lift up the leaderboard. Today in ninth place, Rubro-Negro faces América-MG, fifth placed, and a victory could make the red-black team rise even further.

A victory in Belo Horizonte makes Mengão surpass their own América-MG, for example. Satisfied with the team's performance in the last few games, coach Maurício Salgado should repeat the lineup from the last two rounds. Therefore, Flamengo's likely lineup should be: Karol Alves, Monalisa, Daiane, Thais Regina and Jucinara; Djeni, Duda, Glaucia and Gisseli; Fabi Simões and Cristiane.