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Palmeiras idol criticizes Filipe Luís and asks Flamengo for more tactical flexibility
03 Out 2025 | 19:20
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25 Abr 2024 | 12:46 |
Coach Tite, from Flamengo, became the target of scathing criticism after his team's 2-1 defeat against Bolívar. The criticism came in an incisive and direct tone from a renowned sports journalist, who spared no words to express his dissatisfaction with the coach's decisions.
"Congratulations, Tite! Congratulations, Tite! You are a genius! If it depends on the press that drools over your egg, you are a genius!", began the journalist, demonstrating irony in relation to the favorable treatment that Tite receives from some sectors of the media. The main point of criticism was the strategy of sparing players in games considered most important. "The coach who spares the team in the 2 main games of the season! He wins 3-0 against Nova Iguaçu and doesn't spare the team in the return game!", highlighted the journalist, pointing out the inconsistency in Tite's choices.
GENERAL DETONATION ON TITE'S ACCOUNT
The journalist highlighted the disparity between the coach's stance in different confrontations. "Anyone can win the Campeonato Carioca with this Flamengo team! But they save against Palmeiras, Flamengo's biggest rival in Brazil! Nobody understands!", he emphasized, highlighting the perplexity at Tite's decisions.
In addition, the journalist brought up past criticisms of the coach, referring to previous episodes, such as World Cups. "I don't see the press criticizing Tite, including at the World Cups, when he was embarrassed! Coward! He knew he could lose at altitude!", he declared, pointing out an alleged lack of self-criticism on the coach's part.
< For the journalist, Tite's attitude towards Flamengo demonstrates a mistaken stance regarding the size and importance of the club. "It's a shame for a coach who arrives at Flamengo and thinks he's on a small team! It's not to save money against Palmeiras, it's not to save money against Bolívar!", he concluded, expressing his indignation at the coach's choices.
Tricolor faces Mengão this Sunday in the Brasileirão with 13 confirmed absences; see the full list of absences and probable lineup
03 Out 2025 | 21:03 |
Bahia will have great difficulties when facing Flamengo this Sunday (5), in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Rogério Ceni has 13 absences, a record number of the season , for the clash at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
The Tricolor de Aço will have absences across all positions: goalkeeper, defense, full-backs, midfield, and attack. Nine players are injured and four are suspended, forcing the coach to resort to an alternative formation to face the league leaders.
Among the players missing are Luciano Juba, Rodrigo Nestor, Santiago Arias, and Sanabria , as well as players recovering from injuries like Kanu and Erick. The situation forces Ceni to assemble a new defense and even consider potential debutants.
With so many absences, Rogério Ceni should send an alternative team to the field against Flamengo : Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (or Michel Araújo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
Mengão is expected to make changes to its lineup to face Tricolor this Sunday in the Brasileirão; see the likely lineups and absences.
03 Out 2025 | 20:39 |
Flamengo should present important changes in the starting lineup for the match against Bahia this Sunday (5) , valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro, at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís should promote changes in the lineup.
According to information from the ge portal, the tendency is for Rubro-Negro to enter the field with Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl (or De La Cruz), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (or Carrascal), Samuel Lino (or Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Regarding the match against Cruzeiro, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, and Pedro are expected to be new starters . This means Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, both suspended, and Carrascal will be out of the squad.
The red-black squad returned on Friday afternoon (3), at Ninho do Urubu, starting work for the match. The last training session with the entire group is scheduled for Saturday morning (4) , before the delegation embarks for Salvador.
As usual, the official lineup will only be confirmed moments before kickoff, during the pre-match training session . The match will be played at Arena Fonte Nova at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with exclusive coverage on Premiere.
Corinthians idol, the goalkeeper was fundamental in Mengão's title in 2020 and shone again against Rubro-Negro in the Brasileirão
03 Out 2025 | 19:37 |
One of Corinthians ' greatest idols, goalkeeper Cássio has a special chapter in Flamengo's recent history, even though he never wore the red-and-black jersey. In 2020, his performance in Corinthians' draw against Internacional was crucial in the Rio de Janeiro club's Brasileirão title victory.
In the final round of that championship, Flamengo and Internacional were neck and neck for the trophy. Flamengo lost to São Paulo at Morumbi Stadium and, to retain the trophy , depended on a slip-up from their Rio Grande do Sul rival. At Beira-Rio Stadium, Corinthians held on for a draw thanks to Cássio's saves, preventing the Colorado victory and confirming the title for Mengão.
The episode has remained etched in the memories of Flamengo fans. In a recent interaction, a Flamengo influencer reminded the goalkeeper of the feat. " You know you're a national idol, right?" he asked. In a relaxed tone, Cássio replied: "Yes, we won that title, didn't we? Two thousand and…?" The fan added: "2020 !"
Last Thursday (2), in a duel valid for the Brazilian Championship, Cássio was once again highlighted against Flamengo, now defending Cruzeiro . The goalkeeper made important saves at Maracanã , guaranteeing a goalless draw and frustrating the red-black team's search for three more points.
With no time to lament the result, Flamengo is already concentrating its efforts on the next match of the competition. This Sunday (5), the team led by Filipe Luís faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be valid for the 27th round and will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere channel.
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