Léo Ortiz's transition from defender to midfielder shows his ability to adapt
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In an interview with the Trivela portal, Léo Ortiz, defender of Flamengo and son of former player Ortiz, opened up about a different experience on the field: playing as a midfielder. In a recent interview, the athlete told how this position is not completely foreign to him, as his first lessons in football were precisely in this role, during the time he played futsal.
"I think it was the first thing I learned in field, coming from futsal, it was this position as a midfielder. So that made me remember some things I learned back in my time at the base, playing in that position," said Léo Ortiz.
THE IMPROVISATION THAT WORKED
The player highlighted that the experience at futsal was fundamental to his technical and tactical development. Futsal, known for being a sport that requires quick thinking and skill with the ball at your feet, helped Léo improve his game. He mentioned that this futsal base made it easier to adapt when he needed to act as a midfielder, a position that requires good reading of the game and constant movement.
In addition, Léo Ortiz explained how he can take advantage of his defender skills when acting as steering wheel. "I can bring the defender part of the positioning, like covering the other midfielder and also building a little closer to the goalkeeper." This versatility is an asset to the player and his team, allowing him to play different roles depending on the team's needs.
Mais Querido's number 8 has been an example both on and off the field
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The Flamengo it was only tied with Cuiabá on Saturday night (6), in a game valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão. After the game, Tite held a press conference and praised Gerson, highlighting his quality in being able to play in various positions on the field.
Sometimes the guys call him 'Joker'. Sometimes, it is very difficult to perform two or three functions on the field", said Tite, praising the number 8 of Mais Querido after a draw with Cuiabá.
TEAM HIGHLIGHTUs In recent games Gerson has been one of the best players for Tite's Flamengo. Furthermore, Mais Querido's number 8 is an example off the field for the younger players and they have strengthened their leadership of the group.
SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN BRASILEIRÃOWith the draw against Cuiabá, Flamengowas at 31 points and will continue another round in the lead of the Brasileirão. However, it is possible that Mais Querido will see its title competitors come close, as that only three points separated them.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATIONThus, the Flamengo squad returns to the field only on July 11th, when they face Fortaleza, in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. This way, the team can have a rest period until the next game.
A highlight of the second half was the replacement of young players
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Flamengo drew 1-1 with Cuiabá on Saturday night (6), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the unexpected result, Rubro-Negro secured the lead in the competition until the end of the round. After the game, coach Tite analyzed the team's performance.
Flamengo was behind on the scoreboard, but pressed throughout the game, managing to equalize with a goal from Pedro. However, the team was unable to break through Cuiabá's defensive block to turn the match around. A highlight of the second half was the replacement of Werton and Lorran with Carlinhos and Matheus Gonçalves, something that Tite explained after the game.
Coach Tite highlighted the performance of goalkeeper Walter, from Cuiabá, as fundamental to the draw. “Walter had a great game, I think there were 11 shots on goal. In a volume created, with a series of adversities, I will not talk about the calendar, I have already said it and I do not want to be repetitive. We had the search until the final moment. The game presented itself, we tried to use two pivots, we replaced the boys to create the alternatives we needed and here is the support for the boys, Lorran and Werton”, analyzed Tite.
GAME STRATEGY
Tite sought greater coordination in midfield, using Gerson and Lorran as play creators. “I wanted to work on the projection. I looked for an articulating player to give more volume. As I have Lorran together with Gerson, who are two articulators, they look for each other, the idea was to have them. Then, we put together a strategy to pierce their middle and lower block (Cuiabá). We had to make the movement in the last third”, he explained.
Tite also highlighted the difficulties faced due to the tight schedule, which hampered the team's preparation. “It’s difficult not to talk about the calendar issue. We analyze the opponent and there is no way to train for this game. You put it on video and try to make sure things arrive on time. It was the third game in a row in less than 72 hours. We weren't able to maintain the regularity to put ourselves in front of the goal, to have a cleaner finish. We have to recognize that, on the other side, Walter was on a bright day”, added the coach.
With the draw, Flamengo reached 31 points, maintaining the isolated lead of the Brasileirão. Next Thursday (10), the team returns to Maracanã to face Fortaleza, at 8pm. Cuiabá, in turn, reached 14 points and occupies 15th place in the table.
Marcos Antônio is seen as a fundamental piece for the team
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According to JM Neto, the midfielder Marcos Antônio, who is currently in Poções, Bahia, had a flight scheduled for Sunday, July 7th, to return to Italy. However, the player is awaiting the outcome of negotiations between Flamengo and Lazio before defining his fate.
The athlete, who has already been notified by the Italian team about his stay in Brazil, could be very close to joining make the new signing of the Rio red-black. The expectation is that the official announcement will be made next week, bringing yet another reinforcement for Flamengo. Lazio, aware of the situation, is already working on the possibility of releasing the athlete, which only increases the chances of a positive outcome for Flamengo. The Rio club, in turn, maintains cautious optimism and is preparing to welcome the new reinforcement.
WHERE FLAMENGO CAME FROM
Behind the scenes, the movement is intense to finalize the last details of the agreement. The permanence of Marcos Antônioin the country has been closely followed by fans, who eagerly await news. The player's arrival promises to further reinforce Flamengo's midfield, which seeks to strengthen its squad for national and international competitions.
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