The coach has his new tormentor for the season
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0O Flamengo a>, known for its powerful attack and star-studded squad, faces a worrying reality in the Brazilian Championship: defensive fragility. Among the top seven in the table, Rubro-Negro stands out negatively as the team that has conceded the most goals, with a total of 28 balls in the opponent's net so far. This statistic raises an alert and raises questions about the team's balance on the field.
Analyzing the team's direct competitors Flamengo, the defensive disparity becomes evident. Palmeiras, current leader of the championship, conceded 16 goals, almost half the number of Flamengo. Grêmio, who has shown consistency throughout the season, also has a more solid defense, with 18 goals conceded. Botafogo, another rival in the fight for the title, has an even more efficient defense, with only 14 goals conceded. These numbers show that, while Flamengo's attack is one of the most productive, the defense leaves something to be desired, compromising the team's overall performance. Several factors contribute to Flamengo. The constant change in the defense duo is one of them. Since the beginning of the season, the coach had to deal with injuries and suspensions, which made it impossible to form a consistent starting center back duo. Furthermore, the lack of interaction between players in the defensive sector, aggravated by turnover, has negatively impacted the team's performance. Another point worth highlighting is the exposure of the full-backs. In Flamengo's game model, full-backs are often used to support the attack, which sometimes leaves the defense unguarded. This strategy, despite being efficient in attack, has taken its toll on defensive recovery. Without adequate coverage, Flamengo has suffered from quick counterattacks from opponents, who exploit precisely this vulnerability.
The club sees instability at the moment
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0Fábio Coelho, current president of Google in Brazil, demonstrated his support for BAP, mentioning that he is the right person to lead a new project. Coelho, who is a big name on the corporate scene, highlighted the importance of BAP for the success of the initiative, praising the team he assembled. In recent statements, Fábio Coelho stated that BAP's work is remarkable and that the team he formed stands out for its quality. Coelho did not mince words when describing the competence of BAP and his team, which highlights the high level of confidence he places in the project. BAP HAS VERY STRONG SUPPORT
The president of Google in Brazil highlighted that, to achieve ambitious goals, it is essential to have the right leadership and a capable team. For him, BAP brings together these qualities and is well positioned to ensure the success of the venture. Coelho also highlighted that the combination of skills and experience in the team is a crucial factor in the success of the project. This support from Fábio Coelho is significant, considering his influential position in the market and his track record of success in large companies. His confidence in BAP may be an indication that the project is well founded and has a great chance of prospering.
Coelho's role in validating BAPand his team reinforces the importance of having competent and well-prepared leaders in large-scale projects . By recognizing BAP's work, Coelho is aligning himself with a vision that he believes has the potential to make a difference. In short, Fábio Coelho's positive assessment of BAP and the team he formed suggests that there is strong support for the project. The trust of a high-level executive like Coelho can be a decisive factor in the success of the initiative, showing that there is solid support behind the leadership of BAP and its team.
The moment has become delicate
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0Rodrigo Tostes, countered the official note released by Flamengo about the partnership between the clubs. In a direct and blunt statement, Tostes classified the red-black statement as "fake news" and questioned the transparency of the mentioned project. In Flamengo's note, the Rio club had detailed its intention to establish a collaboration with Leixões, a smaller Portuguese club, with a focus on sharing strategies and strengthening international relations.
The proposal was that Flamengo would offer support and exchange of knowledge for the development of both clubs. However, Tostes claimed that the content of the note did not reflect reality and that there was no concrete information about the project. According to Tostes, Flamengo did not present clear details about what was actually being proposed. “The project will become clear when they present something, right? We don't know anything. Unfortunately, we are in a world of narratives”, stated the Leixões representative. For him, Flamengo a>did not offer sufficient evidence to justify the partnership and left out important aspects of the agreement.
The disagreement between the parties comes at a time when the relationship between international and Brazilian clubs has been increasingly common. Partnerships such as the proposal between Flamengo < /a>and Leixões are seen as a way to expand the presence and impact of clubs outside their countries of origin. However, for these agreements to be effective and beneficial, transparency and fulfillment of promises are essential.
Tostes' response reflects a growing concern about the veracity of information released by clubs and sporting entities. In a scenario where narratives often gain more prominence than facts, the need to clarify the truth becomes even more pressing. The case between Flamengo and Leixões is a clear example of the tensions that can arise when expectations are not aligned and communications are not transparent.
Botafogo and Bolívar scored in similar plays against the red-black
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0Flamengo has had a very clear weak point for some time. The team coached by Tite has been suffering from aerial plays, whether through set pieces or rolling, since the beginning of the Brazilian Championship. In a survey by 'GE', until the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, the red and black team was in fourth place among the teams that conceded the most goals from high crosses.
This lower performance was accentuated after the last two matches of the More Honey. In the duels against Botafogo and Bolívar, two goals in very similar plays occurred against the goal defended by goalkeeper Rossi. Against the black and white team, a cross from the back of full-back Ayrton Lucas found Mateo Ponte free to head the ball. In Bolivia, in the same play, Bruno Sávio was the one who scored for the home team.
“Man, we are aware that we need to improve in this regard, we conceded a very similar goal against Botafogo, it's adjustment issue. It's complicated because you come to play here, and the move itself, we end up kind of complaining about a questionable move against Nico (De la Cruz). And then the guy dominates a ball, comes from the opposite foot and plays it on the second stick. The guys also work on this, and there is also the altitude at which the ball travels. So it’s about being calm, patient, the most important thing of all is qualifying so we can have peace of mind to work”, declared Fabrício Bruno as he left the Hernando Siles stadium, in Bolivia.
Goalkeeper Rossi was asked about the goals in the Libertadores post-game press conference. The archer defended his teammate Ayrton Lucas and stated that Flamengo has its flaws, but that its rivals do too, and that goals conceded are not always red-and-black failures, but that there are merits from the opponent.
“ We have a team in front of us that knows the weaknesses we have. Not only do we have weaknesses, but the other team does too. And it's not that he suffers on the backs of the full-backs due to weaknesses, the rival also plays, analyzes, is intelligent and has a high level. Today we play the Libertadores, which is the most important competition in America. We know that we conceded a goal behind our backs against Botafogo the other day, today too, but it's not possible with four or five players to cover 60 meters. It's very difficult. Today (Thursday) the ball is also faster (at altitude). And we were one player down because at that moment Nico (De la Cruz) had fallen in the area, he said it was a penalty. So I think it's not a thing about weaknesses or suffering, it's a thing about improving and continuing to improve”, pointed out the Argentine.
Despite the weaknesses, Flamengo is the only team in the G-4 of the Brasileirão that remains alive in three competitions and has a chance of becoming champion in all of them. The red-black team is now focusing its efforts on the match this Sunday (25th) at 8pm (Brasília time) against Red Bull Bragantino. The game will be at Maracanã and could mark the debut of attacker Michael by the red-black, who is related to the duel. Coach Tite recovers after atrial fibrillation and will not be on the edge of the field. Matheus Bacchi, the coach's son, is the one who will be in charge of the technical committee.
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