Tite was unable to make the team demonstrate football at the same level as the expectations created about their work
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Flamengo's phase in 2024 is far from ideal, but, according to journalist Rodrigo Mattos, there are reasons that go beyond Tite's work to explain the performance below expectations. In his column on UOL, the reporter highlighted some factors that are harming the club and preventing it from reaching its full potential this season.
Although Tite bears his share of responsibility, Mattos argues that the problems are broader and cannot be attributed to the coach alone. One of the main factors mentioned is the tight Brazilian football calendar, which affects all clubs. “After the Copa América, without starters, Tite started to dedicate himself more to putting out fires than putting together a team”, stated the journalist.
In addition, the bad pitches in several stadiums and the low The quality of arbitration also contributes to leveling the playing field. “The pitches are bad and prevent fast play or are artificial, which changes the pace of the game. Then there are the Brazilian and South American referees who stop the game with excessive fouls, are permissive with wax and violence”, wrote Rodrigo Mattos.
Injuries harmed Flamengo in 2024
Another important point raised by Rodrigo Mattos are injuries, which hit Flamengo significantly in 2024. Striker Pedro, one of the team's main players, is out of the season after a serious injury, and other names like Viña and Cebolinha are also out they will not return before 2025. Michael, who arrived to reinforce the team in the second semester, and Luiz Araújo also suffered injuries at crucial moments, compromising the team's performance.
“Tite has his responsibility in the OR, but the season took five of his main players off the team. Two others, Arrascaeta and De La Cruz, play at a physical level well below their real level. It is impossible to even imagine what the team would be like at full strength.”
Rodrigo Mattos concludes his analysis by asking for a broader assessment of the scenario and criticizes the coach's resignation requests, highlighting that the problems faced by Flamengo they go beyond Tite and involve a series of factors that need to be considered.
“Yes, there should be a discussion about this scenario imposed on all teams and how it impoverishes national football. But it’s easier to ask the technician on duty to resign”, he concludes.
The club has been trying to stay alive in the three competitions
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Train the Flamengois the dream of many players and, outside the pitch, the same desire exists among football coaches. Among these coaches, a prominent name is Geninho, Brazilian champion with Athletico-PR in 2001. In a recent interview on the program 'Mesa Redonda', on TV Gazeta, the coach revealed that, if he had the opportunity to lead Flamengo , his career would be complete.
Even with his extensive CV and spells at major Brazilian football clubs, such as Corinthians, Botafogo, Vasco, Santos and Atlético-MG, Geninho never had the chance to coach Flamengo. Even so, the coach cherishes the memory of having worked with one of the biggest idols of the red and black fans: Dejan Petkovic. The Serbian, who is an important figure in the club's history, was led by Geninho at three different times: Vitória (1998), Vasco (2004) and Atlético-MG (2008).
In addition to his achievements at Athletico-PR and Corinthians, Geninho accumulated several state titles for clubs in the Northeast, Central-West and South of Brazil. Despite this, Flamengo remains an “unfulfilled desire” in the career of the veteran coach, who has been without a club since 2022, when he left Vitória.
While Geninho reflects on his career and the dream of coaching the Flamengo , the club is experiencing a new era under the command of Tite, a coach renowned for his work in the Brazilian National Team and in major clubs such as Corinthians, where he won major titles such as the Libertadores and the Club World Cup. Tite took over Flamengo at a decisive moment in the season, with the club still competing in the Brazilian Championship and international competitions.
Currently, Flamengo is divided between two fronts. This Sunday (22), the red and black reserves, led by technical assistant Matheus Bachi, face Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Tite, in turn, is focused on preparations for the clash against Peñarol (URU), which takes place on Thursday (26), in the Sudamericana. This division of attention reflects the high level of demand and the need for careful strategic planning to handle all competitions.
Coach arrives at the club after Fernando Seabra’s dismissal
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Cruzeiro confirmed the hiring of Fernando Diniz as the team's new coach. The decision was taken after the departure of Fernando Seabra, and the coach will sign a contract that will extend until the end of 2025. The coach was considered at Flamengo,
In addition to Diniz, assistants Eduardo Barros and Wagner Bertelli were also hired . The new commander will present himself this Tuesday, during the squad's training, and will have the mission of preparing the team for the clash against Libertad, from Paraguay, next Thursday, valid for the quarter-finals of Conmebol Sul. Americana.
Fernando Diniz stood out in the market after leaving Fluminense in July, where he had a mixed performance, resulting in the bottom of the Brazilian Championship, but guaranteeing advances in competitions such as the Copa do Brasil and Conmebol Libertadores. The coach has a successful record, including winning the Libertadores last year, as well as state and international titles.
The coach also had a brief spell for the Brazilian National Team, between mid-2023 and January of this year, where he led the team in six games, recording two wins, one draw and three defeats.
The club has its coach with specific convictions
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The Flamengo, under the command of Tite, is going through a delicate moment in the Brasileirão, marked by a sequence of three consecutive defeats away from home. The most recent occurred last Sunday (01), against Corinthians, at the Neo Química Arena, where Rubro-Negro lost the chance to add three crucial points in the competition. This setback represented a negative feat that the club had not experienced for more than two years, when it faced a similar situation in June 2022.
The current sequence of defeats began at Morumbi against São Paulo, followed by Nilton Santos against Botafogo, and culminated in the Neo Química Arena against Corinthians. These consecutive defeats as a visitor have not happened since the series of games against Bragantino, Internacional and Atlético-MG in 2022, which resulted in the dismissal of coach Paulo Sousa. At that moment, the defeat to Bragantino was decisive for Sousa's departure, opening space for the signing of Dorival Júnior, who began his time at the club with two defeats.
In addition to damaging the team's morale, this sequence of negative results had a direct impact on the team's position Flamengo in the Brasileirão league table. With 44 points, the club remained in fourth place, seeing its main competitors distance themselves. Palmeiras, with 47 points, Fortaleza, with 48, and Botafogo, with 50, consolidate themselves in the top positions, while Flamengo needs to react so as not to move further away from the fight for the title.
The situation becomes even more critical considering the nine points wasted in the last games, which could have boosted Flamengo for a more comfortable position in the competition. With the break in the calendar due to the FIFA Date, Rubro-Negro will have a period to reorganize itself before facing new challenges. The next match for the Brasileirão is scheduled for September 15th, giving the team a brief breather to correct recent mistakes. However, before that, Flamengo has an important game in the Copa do Brasil, on September 12th, which adds another layer of pressure on the squad and coaching staff.
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